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Toronto FC suffer disastrous 7-1 loss for sixth-straight defeat

WASHINGTON — Another disastrous result left Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley without words on Saturday. His club had just suffered its worst defeat of the season, a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C.

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Czech Republic wins OT thriller 103-101 to dash Canada's men's basketball Olympic bid

VICTORIA — Canada's hopes for a berth in the Tokyo Olympics were ended Saturday by the Czech Republic, who posted a 103-101 overtime win at a last-chance men's basketball qualifying event in Victoria. Czech captain Tomas Satoransky scored with 1.

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Canadian international Buchanan scores first goal at new Columbus stadium

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew rallied to tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Saturday night in the first game at new Lower.com Field.

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Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th loss in row

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 Saturday. The Blue Jays won for the 10th time in 13 games.

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Kane carries England past Ukraine, into Euro 2020 semifinals

ROME (AP) — England is going back home, with something to play for. Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship semifinals.

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Facing elimination in Cup final, Canadiens desperate to rediscover winning formula

MONTREAL — Dominique Ducharme has been here before.

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Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes third in Stage 8 of the Tour de France in the Alps

LE GRAND-BORNAND, France — Michael Woods' charge fell just short Saturday with the Canadian rider finishing third in the eighth stage of the Tour de France.

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Denmark beats Czechs 2-1 to reach Euro 2020 semifinals

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Denmark's journey at the European Championship is headed to London.

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Vancouver Whitecaps split with left back Ali Adnan following extended visa issues

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with defender Ali Adnan following extended visa issues. The club announced Saturday that it had agreed to a "mutual contract termination" with the 27-year-old Iraqi international.

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Canadian men beaten 68-12 by Wales in return to test rugby

CARDIFF, Wales — Canada's return to test rugby proved to be a lopsided affair Saturday as Wales ran in 10 tries en route to a 68-12 victory. The 23rd-ranked Canadians scored the first try of the game, only to see No.

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