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Union beat short-handed Revolution 3-1 in MLS playoffs

Union beat short-handed Revolution 3-1 in MLS playoffs

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union beat the short-handed New England Revolution 3-1 on Saturday in the first round of Major League Soccer playoffs.
Dandjinou strikes gold at World Cup short track speedskating stop in Montreal

Dandjinou strikes gold at World Cup short track speedskating stop in Montreal

MONTREAL — The future of Canadian short track speedskating appears to be in good hands as William Dandjinou, Jordan Pierre-Gilles and Rikki Doak secured their first individual gold medals at an ISU World Cup event Saturday at the Maurice Richard Aren
Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career

Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game's top playmakers.
MATCHDAY: Manchester derby at Old Trafford in Premier League. Roma visits Inter Milan in Serie A

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby at Old Trafford in Premier League. Roma visits Inter Milan in Serie A

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Manchester United has been winning games but hardly convincingly in the run-up to the derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford that wraps up the 10th round in the Premier League.
Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins placed veteran forward Milan Lucic on the long-term injured list Saturday before their game against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists.
Sheridan stars for Canada but can't stop deflected shot in 1-0 stoppage-time loss

Sheridan stars for Canada but can't stop deflected shot in 1-0 stoppage-time loss

MONTREAL — The fans got to see a Christine Sinclair cameo and a heap of heroics from goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan on Saturday as Canada fell 1-0 to Brazil in a game that marked the beginning of the end of Sinclair's international career.
South Africa holds on to beat New Zealand 12-11 and win historic fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa holds on to beat New Zealand 12-11 and win historic fourth Rugby World Cup title

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after All Blacks captain Sam Cane was the first player to be red-carded in a final.
Marino drops Pan Am Games tennis semifinal, will play for women's singles bronze

Marino drops Pan Am Games tennis semifinal, will play for women's singles bronze

SANTIAGO — Rebecca Marino left her first Pan American Games on crutches. She wants to leave her second with a medal.
Harry Kane imitates David Beckham by scoring from his own half for Bayern Munich

Harry Kane imitates David Beckham by scoring from his own half for Bayern Munich

MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane has done a David Beckham. The England captain scored a spectacular goal from his own half for Bayern Munich against Darmstadt on Saturday before going on to claim a hat trick.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime beats Rune to advance to Swiss Indoors final

Canada's Auger-Aliassime beats Rune to advance to Swiss Indoors final

BASEL, Switzerland — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime will get a chance to defend his championship at the Swiss Indoors tennis event on Sunday.