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Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

PARMA, Italy (AP) — At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long list of trophies with Juventus and many years when he was considered among the best goalkeepers in soccer, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement o
Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

WHISTLER, B.C. — The Whistler Sliding Centre will host the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Luge Canada announced on Wednesday. The event will take place Feb. 5-8, 2025.
Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw Wednesday and advanced to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — Like many Canadians, Roger and Julie Huitema had hoped Canada's stay at the FIFA Women's World Cup would have lasted longer. For one, daughter Jordyn plays forward for Canada.
Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Portugal 0 United States 0 Vietnam 0 Netherlands 7 England 6 China 1 Denmark 2 Haiti 0 --- MLB American League Baltimore 13 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y.
Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu's return

Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu's return

TORONTO — Hyun-Jin Ryu's return to a major-league mound did not go as he or the Toronto Blue Jays hoped.
Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension

Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Tuesday with an average annual value of $2.1 million.
Canadian men focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canadian men focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it's about building the right identity.
Fernandez beats Pera in two straight sets, advances to round of 16 in Citi DC Open

Fernandez beats Pera in two straight sets, advances to round of 16 in Citi DC Open

WASHINGTON — Canadian Leylah Fernandez continues to impress, and win, at the Mubadala Citi DC open. The women's singles qualifier from Laval, Que.
Canada's Sabrina Duchesne claims world para swim championship bronze medal

Canada's Sabrina Duchesne claims world para swim championship bronze medal

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Sabrina Duchesne earned a bronze medal at the world para swimming championship Tuesday for Canada's lone podium of the day. The 22-year-old from St-Augustin, Que.