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Stefan Karajovanovic scores early, Wanderers beat Forge 2-0

HALIFAX — Stefan Karajovanovic scored just 12 minutes into the match, and HFX Wanderers FC went on to beat Forge FC 2-0 on Friday in Canadian Premier League play. Peter Schaale doubled the lead for the Wanderers (4-6-5) in the 62nd minute.
Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss

Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka looked over at her agent and said she wanted to tell the world what the two of them had discussed privately in an Arthur Ashe Stadium hallway after her U.S.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has the biggest win of her young career, upsetting No. 3 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka in the third round of the U.S. Open. The 18-year-old from Laval, Que.
Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes, leads Als over Redblacks

Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes, leads Als over Redblacks

OTTAWA — Two struggling teams and two struggling quarterbacks met Friday night as Vernon Adams Jr., and his Montreal Alouettes faced Matt Nichols and the host Ottawa Redblacks. Something had to give and it was no contest. Adams Jr.
Semien, Gurriel Jr. lead Blue Jays over Athletics in wild comeback win

Semien, Gurriel Jr. lead Blue Jays over Athletics in wild comeback win

TORONTO — The Blue Jays continue to live by the home run this season as late-game bombs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Marcus Semien kept their near-death playoff hopes alive on Friday.
World Rugby announces abbreviated 2021 Sevens Series schedule

World Rugby announces abbreviated 2021 Sevens Series schedule

Vancouver and Edmonton stops later this month on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will feature both men's and women's play, World Rugby announced Friday.

Veteran wheelchair racer Lakatos is Canada's flag-bearer for Tokyo closing ceremony

Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos will cross the finish line of an excellent but exhausting Tokyo Paralympics in the men's marathon Sunday. But his job won't be done quite yet. The 41-year-old from Dorval, Que.
Depth key as depleted Vancouver Whitecaps look to extend three-game win streak

Depth key as depleted Vancouver Whitecaps look to extend three-game win streak

VANCOUVER — When Thomas Hasal last made a start for the Vancouver Whitecaps, the team was at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, desperate to turn its season around.
Toronto FC's Ralph Priso undergoes ankle surgery

Toronto FC's Ralph Priso undergoes ankle surgery

Toronto FC midfielder Ralph Priso has undergone surgery for a season-ending ankle injury. The MLS club said the operation took place Thursday at Toronto Western Hospital. Priso was injured Aug.
Palace: Princess Charlene of Monaco's health 'reassuring'

Palace: Princess Charlene of Monaco's health 'reassuring'

PARIS (AP) — Monaco’s Princess Charlene is in “reassuring” condition after being suddenly hospitalized with complications from a serious sinus infection, the principality’s palace said Friday.