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Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury

Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury

TORONTO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup

Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup

TORONTO — A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women's World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had Canada defeating Australia on Monday.
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Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing

Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing

MELBOURNE, Australia — While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention.
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support and the players a greater voice as the tour tries to complete its business partnership with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf
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CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension

CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor

Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed free agents Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, and Kevin Obanor, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Women's World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 million

Women's World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 million

SYDNEY (AP) — A Colorado woman has been recognized as the 1 millionth ticketholder to attend a game at the Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
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Three passes, 15 seconds trigger Canada's painful fall at Women's World Cup

Three passes, 15 seconds trigger Canada's painful fall at Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — While the final score between Canada and Australia was anything but close, the opening goal in the lopsided 4-0 Matildas' win showed just how tight the margins can be in world football.
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US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal

US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Two-time reigning champions United States came an inch short of Women's World Cup elimination, but Portugal's late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.
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Monday's sports scoreboard for July 31, 2023

Monday's sports scoreboard for July 31, 2023

Monday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Australia 4 Canada 0 Ireland 0 Nigeria 0 Japan 4 Spain 0 Zambia 3 Costa Rica 1 --- MLB Interleague L.A. Angels 4 Atlanta 1 American League Baltimore 4 Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y.
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