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1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path

1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Fernanda Contreras Gómez never had been to the All England Club until this weekend, after becoming the first woman from Mexico since 1996 to hold a spot in the main-draw field at Wimbledon .
Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds

Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds

Sprinter Blessing Okagbare's doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the 4x100 meter relay at next month's world championships.
AP sources: F1, ESPN near rights deal with much higher price

AP sources: F1, ESPN near rights deal with much higher price

Formula 1 is close to renewing its United States broadcast rights with ESPN — for an exponentially higher price — but the sides have not finalized a deal, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.
Stylish Italian star Lorenzo Insigne says move to Toronto FC was a "life choice"

Stylish Italian star Lorenzo Insigne says move to Toronto FC was a "life choice"

Toronto FC unveiled the new face of the franchise on Monday, with Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne showing he has plenty of style off the pitch as well as on it.
Calgary diver McKay finishes fifth in 10-metre platform at worlds

Calgary diver McKay finishes fifth in 10-metre platform at worlds

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canadian diver Caeli McKay continued her comeback from a serious ankle injury with a fifth-place finish in the women's 10-metre platform Monday at the world aquatics championships.
Masters distance runner Sasha Gollish: "Age is only the number you let it be"

Masters distance runner Sasha Gollish: "Age is only the number you let it be"

Sasha Gollish was still catching her breath after the women's 5,000 metres at the Canadian track and field championships when a younger runner approached. "You're so inspiring," the runner told Gollish.
Ticats acquire veteran offensive lineman Colin Kelly from Elks

Ticats acquire veteran offensive lineman Colin Kelly from Elks

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have acquired American offensive lineman Colin Kelly from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2023 CFL draft.
Blue Jays select Anderson to big-league roster and option Beasley to Triple-A Buffalo

Blue Jays select Anderson to big-league roster and option Beasley to Triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-hander Shaun Anderson to the major-league roster on Monday and optioned right-hander Jeremy Beasley to Triple-A Buffalo. Anderson was 2-1 with a 3.
Sedins, Luongo, Alfredsson headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class

Sedins, Luongo, Alfredsson headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class

TORONTO — Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson, women's player Riikka Sallinen and builder Herb Carnegie have been voted as the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022.
Canada's Marino gives up two late breaks in first-round loss to Kawa at Wimbledon

Canada's Marino gives up two late breaks in first-round loss to Kawa at Wimbledon

LONDON — Poland's Katarzyna Kawa converted two pivotal break points late in the match to secure a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 win over Vancouver's Rebecca Marino in first-round women's action Monday at Wimbledon.