National Sports

Toronto FC eliminated from playoff contention after 2-1 loss to Whitecaps

TORONTO — Some 10 months after the euphoria of winning the treble, Toronto FC is struggling with new emotions.

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After United recovers to win, Mourinho lashes out at critics

LONDON — Just when Jose Mourinho needed it most, Manchester United dug deep to pull off a gutsy victory.

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Agent for B.C. Lions quarterback stands up for client after GM's comments

VANCOUVER — An agent for Jonathon Jennings is shooting back after B.C. general manager Ed Hervey offered a less-than-glowing review of the Lions quarterback's performance.

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Canadian trampolinist Rosie MacLennan wins two World Cup medals

LOULE, Portugal — Canadian trampolinist Rosie MacLennan captured gold and silver on Saturday at a World Cup.

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Taider lifts Impact to 3-0 win over Crew with a goal and two assists

MONTREAL — Coming off their worst defeat in franchise history, the Montreal Impact wanted to show they still have some fight left in them. The MLS squad did just that on Saturday. Montreal followed up a 5-0 loss in D.C.

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Amid rape case, Ronaldo asks for space to celebrate goal

UDINE, Italy — Cristiano Ronaldo asked his Juventus teammates to leave him alone.

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Canada 'A' beaten 35-21 by Uruguay 'A' at World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Canada 'A' dropped its opening game at the World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday, losing 35-21 to Uruguay 'A.' The six-team tournament, which runs through Oct. 14, also features Samoa A and the USA Selects.

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Group pitches plan for international ski racing on Montreal's Mount Royal

MONTREAL — Downhill skiers could be whizzing down the slopes of Montreal's beloved Mount Royal in a few years if a Quebec promoter gets its way.

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Moore-Towers and Marinaro win free, take silver at Filandia Open

ESPOO, Finland — Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Michael Marinaro of Sarnia, Ont., won Saturday's free skate to earn the silver medal in pairs on Saturday at the Filandia Open figure skating competition.

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Canadian Denis Shapovalov loses to Medvedev in semifinal at Japan Open

TOKYO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted from the Japan Open on Saturday with a semifinal loss to Daniil Medvedev, holding off the teenager's latest attempt to make his first tour-level final.

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