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Auger-Aliassime beats French veteran Simon, advances to Paris quarterfinals

Auger-Aliassime beats French veteran Simon, advances to Paris quarterfinals

PARIS — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters tennis tournament and increased his winning streak to 15 matches with a 6-1, 6-3 win over French wild-card Gilles Simon on Thursday.
Finland's Tuomas Sammelvuo named Volleyball Canada's new men's national team coach

Finland's Tuomas Sammelvuo named Volleyball Canada's new men's national team coach

Tuomas Sammelvuo was named the new head coach of Volleyball Canada's men’s indoor program on Thursday.
Suzuki and Udea tied atop Toto Japan Classic after 1st round

Suzuki and Udea tied atop Toto Japan Classic after 1st round

SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Japanese players Ai Suzuki and Momoko Ueda each shot 7-under 65s on Thursday to sit atop the first-round leaderboard at the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic.
WHL Roundup: Boyko's shootout winner caps Cougars' comeback win over Winterhawks

WHL Roundup: Boyko's shootout winner caps Cougars' comeback win over Winterhawks

PORTLAND, Ore. — Noah Boyko scored the shootout winner to lift the Prince George Cougars to a 5-4 comeback win over the Portland Winterhawks on Wednesday.
Philly, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

Philly, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The road trip of the NFL season was mapped out months ago for Eagles fan Kevin Ridpath. There was a flicker of hope the season-ticket holder could catch the Birds in Arizona until a wedding got in the way.
Einarson tops Brazil at Pan Continental Curling event, books spot at women's worlds

Einarson tops Brazil at Pan Continental Curling event, books spot at women's worlds

CALGARY — Canada's Kerri Einarson booked a ticket to the world women's championship with a 10-2 win over Brazil at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships in Wednesday's evening draw. Entering the event, Einarson's rink of Gimli, Man.
South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup

South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup

LONDON (AP) — South Korea captain Son Heung-min will undergo surgery on a facial injury, jeopardizing his availability for the World Cup in Qatar.
CPL unveils newest franchise Vancouver FC, names first head coach

CPL unveils newest franchise Vancouver FC, names first head coach

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Canadian Premier League revealed its newest franchise on Wednesday night — Vancouver FC. Afshin Ghotbi was also named the franchise's first head coach. Vancouver is set to take to the pitch for the upcoming 2023 season.
Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark.
Siakam, Trent help Raptors overwhelm depleted Spurs, 143-100

Siakam, Trent help Raptors overwhelm depleted Spurs, 143-100

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes, and the Toronto Raptors beat depleted San Antonio 143-100 on Wednesday night, the Spurs’ worst home loss in franchise history.