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Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana

Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana

SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and his new club Nacional of Uruguay crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday. Atletico Goianiense of Brazil won 3-0 at home in Goiania to clinch the quarterfinals series 4-0 on aggregate.
Defending champion Parr leads junior boys' nationals by two shots after three rounds

Defending champion Parr leads junior boys' nationals by two shots after three rounds

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Jean-Philippe Parr will take a two-shot lead in Wednesday's final round of the Canadian Junior Boys' Golf Championship, but the names of those hottest on the defending champion's heels have changed.
Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen

Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen

VANCOUVER — Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard has been given a wild-card berth at the Odlum Brown VanOpen tennis tournament. Bouchard will play for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder injury at a March 2021 tournament in Mexico.
Insigne pulls out of MLS all-star skills challenge due to family medical situation

Insigne pulls out of MLS all-star skills challenge due to family medical situation

TORONTO — A medical issue involving Italian star Lorenzo Insigne's family prompted Toronto FC to delay its flight out of Nashville on the weekend.
Jack Hanratty elevated to full-time coach of Canadian women's rugby sevens team

Jack Hanratty elevated to full-time coach of Canadian women's rugby sevens team

After almost 10 months in an interim role, Jack Hanratty has been appointed head coach of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team.
Marshawn Lynch, ex-NFL, booked on suspicion of DUI in Vegas

Marshawn Lynch, ex-NFL, booked on suspicion of DUI in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving impaired, according to police. Officers stopped the vehicle that Lynch, 36, was driving at about 7:30 a.m.
Trainer Attard says plan is for Oaks winner Moira to run in $1-million Queen's Plate

Trainer Attard says plan is for Oaks winner Moira to run in $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO — For the second straight year, trainer Kevin Attard will attempt to register the Woodbine Oaks-Queen's Plate double. Attard said Tuesday the plan remains for filly Moira to run in the $1-million Queen's Plate on Aug.
Blue Jays sign veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to one-year deal

Blue Jays sign veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year major-league contract. The 32-year-old was released by Boston on Thursday. He has a .
OLG launches sports-betting app that offers both online and in-store wagering options

OLG launches sports-betting app that offers both online and in-store wagering options

TORONTO — The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation has launched a sports-betting app that offers both online and in-store wagering options.
Junior hockey league in the Maritimes seeking women for coaching, operations jobs

Junior hockey league in the Maritimes seeking women for coaching, operations jobs

HALIFAX — A junior hockey league on the East Coast wants to create new opportunities for women by hiring up to 10 of them as assistant coaches and scouts for the upcoming season.