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Austria beats Jordan for first World Cup win since 1990

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Austria won a World Cup game for the first time in 36 years with a 3-1 victory Tuesday over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s…

Goalie Artur Akhtyamov leads Marlies to brink of Calder Cup title

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies are just one win away from securing the Calder Cup, and Artur Akhtyamov has played a major role in getting them there. The goaltender made 24…

Cal Raleigh delivers decisive hit in return from injured list as Mariners top Orioles

SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run single in his return from the injured list, Logan Gilbert struck out a season-high 10 in seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the…

CFL injury updates: Latest on Redblacks’ Bell, Roughriders’ Milligan Jr., others

One of the Ottawa Redblacks’ big off-season signings is ready to make his debut with his new team. Running back Greg Bell is expected to play in Saturday’s home game…

Inspired by Frozen, J.J. Spaun returns to U.S. Open with no need for validation

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun started thinking he had to become a “perfect golfer” to validate last year’s success. It only made his game worse. Now…

MLB Roundup: Four-run first sends Reds to win over Mets

CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as Cincinnati defeated New York, 5-3. Mark Vientos had a…

Jones, Rice and Goldschmidt homer in Yankees’ rout of White Sox

NEW YORK — Spencer Jones hit his first Yankee Stadium home run in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and…

Tempo fall to Fever for third defeat in a row, lose Brittney Sykes to injury

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston each had a double-double, and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 113-91 on Tuesday…

Davis Schneider helps Blue Jays find timely offence in win over Red Sox

BOSTON – The first of 16 games in 16 days for the Toronto Blue Jays began with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez returning to the lineup, the possibility of…

Messi becomes second player in history to score in 5 World Cups

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria on Tuesday night. Making his record…

Easton Cowan scores, Marlies take 3-0 lead on Wolves in Calder Cup Finals

The Toronto Marlies are one win away from capturing the Calder Cup for the second time in franchise history. Top Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan scored the lone goal…