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Rodríguez gets first win, Kirk powers Blue Jays past Mariners 5-4

Rodríguez gets first win, Kirk powers Blue Jays past Mariners 5-4

SEATTLE (AP) — Yariel Rodríguez allowed one hit over six shutout innings for his first victory, Alejandro Kirk had three hits and drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Saturday.
Colombia crushes Panama 5-0 to advance to Copa America semifinals

Colombia crushes Panama 5-0 to advance to Copa America semifinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday.
Thompson takes 2-shot lead into final round of John Deere Classic

Thompson takes 2-shot lead into final round of John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Davis Thompson made birdie on half of his holes Saturday on a soft and defenceless TPC Deere Run, matching his career low with a 9-under 62 for a two-shot lead going into the final round of the John Deere Classic.
Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

OTTAWA — Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday.
Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey

Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey

BERLIN (AP) — The Netherlands came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and book its place in the European Championship semifinals.
Trae Bell-Haynes released from Canadian Olympic men's basketball training camp

Trae Bell-Haynes released from Canadian Olympic men's basketball training camp

TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes has been released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp, Canada Basketball announced Saturday.
Shapovalov falls in five-set third-round match to Shelton at Wimbledon

Shapovalov falls in five-set third-round match to Shelton at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canadian Denis Shapovalov dropped a five-round battle 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to American Ben Shelton in third-round men's singles action at Wimbledon on Saturday.
England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals

England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Three years on from losing the European Championship final on penalties, England beat Switzerland in a shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024.
Blue Jays' Justin Turner reinstated from paternity list, Mayza clears waivers

Blue Jays' Justin Turner reinstated from paternity list, Mayza clears waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated first baseman Justin Turner from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, utility player Addison Barger was optioned to triple-A Buffalo.
Rookie receiver Shemar Bridges off to impressive start with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Rookie receiver Shemar Bridges off to impressive start with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Shemar Bridges is off to an impressive start to his CFL career. The six-foot-four, 210-pound rookie receiver has quickly become a big part of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence, leading it in catches (28), yards (309) and touchdowns (three).