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Fan dies in Greece after clashes between rival supporters. UEFA postpones Champions League qualifier

Fan dies in Greece after clashes between rival supporters. UEFA postpones Champions League qualifier

NEA PHILADELPHIA, Greece (AP) — A 29-year-old Greek fan has died after overnight clashes between rival supporters in Athens, with European governing soccer body UEFA announcing it has postponed a Champions League qualifying game scheduled for Tuesday
Canada men to play Japan in October friendly but will sit out September FIFA window

Canada men to play Japan in October friendly but will sit out September FIFA window

Canada will play 20th-ranked Japan in Niigata in an international friendly during the October FIFA international window. But the 43rd-ranked Canadian men will be idle during the September window.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone puts on show after getting ejected

Yankees manager Aaron Boone puts on show after getting ejected

CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the most of his AL-leading sixth ejection this season during a 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 7, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 7, 2023

Monday's Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 3 Cleveland 1 Boston 6 Kansas City 2 Chicago White Sox 5 N.Y. Yankees 1 Minnesota 9 Detroit 3 Texas 5 Oakland 3 National League L.A.
Local favourite Raonic outlasts Tiafoe in opener at National Bank Open in Toronto

Local favourite Raonic outlasts Tiafoe in opener at National Bank Open in Toronto

TORONTO — An unusual set-ending ruling didn't go Milos Raonic's way Monday night. The veteran Canadian made sure it didn't lead to his first-round exit at the National Bank Open.
Biggio's homer sends Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Guardians

Biggio's homer sends Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a two-run homer to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Monday night after losing starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu to a knee injury.
Keys bounces Williams in straight sets, Marino loses opener at National Bank Open

Keys bounces Williams in straight sets, Marino loses opener at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — American Madison Keys has moved on to the round of 32 at the National Bank Open after beating Venus Williams 6-2, 7-5 at IGA Stadium on Monday night. This is the sixth time the two have squared off, with Keys winning four of the matches.
Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu leaves game after being struck by liner

Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu leaves game after being struck by liner

CLEVELAND (AP) — Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu was struck on the right knee by a line drive in the fourth inning against the Guardians, forcing him to leave Monday's game.
Tiger-Cats part ways with assistant coach Condell

Tiger-Cats part ways with assistant coach Condell

HAMILTON — Fresh off Saturday's 27-14 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are making a change to the coaching ranks.
Three-medal day for Canadian cyclists at worlds

Three-medal day for Canadian cyclists at worlds

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Team Canada enjoyed a three-medal day at the UCI Cycling World Championships on Monday. After making the top four in the women's C3 Individual pursuit qualifiers on Wednesday, Keely Shaw of Midale, Sask.