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Messi scores twice, his third straight game with a goal, as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1

Messi scores twice, his third straight game with a goal, as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team.
Wednesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 2, 2023

Wednesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 2, 2023

Wednesday's Games (All times Eastern) WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary Round South Africa 3, Italy 2 Swede 2, Argentina 0 Jamaica 0, Brazil 0 France 6, Panama 3 --- MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Round of 32 Inter Miami 3, Orlando City 1 Dallas 2, Matzatlan 1
Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

TORONTO — Before he even reached first George Springer had his arms in the air, celebrating. Once he was safely on base he continued to pump his arms up and down, with his Toronto Blue Jays teammates celebrated in the dugout.
SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

BURNABY, B.C. — B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.
Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Pia Sundhage faced widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup.
Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

TORONTO — Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont.
Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions

Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions

It's only August but Dane Evans and the B.C. Lions have a chance to really gain the upper hand on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. B.C. (6-1) visits Winnipeg (5-2) on Thursday night in a game that has tremendous significance for both teams.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence

Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira wants to take a bite out of the “Doughnut Boys.” The CFL’s leading rusher and his Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the B.C. Lions and their top-ranked defence Thursday at IG Field.
Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi

Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi

WASHINGTON — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell in straight sets to Japan's Yosuke Watanuki at the Citi D-C Open in Washington.
DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

TORONTO — Paul DeJong is excited to step in as the Toronto Blue Jays new shortstop, even if he doesn't know how long he'll be playing that position.