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Jorge Jesus ends second spell as coach of Benfica

Jorge Jesus ends second spell as coach of Benfica

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica parted company with coach Jorge Jesus on Tuesday, midway through the second season of his second spell in charge. The team is third in the Portuguese league, four points behind Porto and Sporting after 15 games.
Former finalist Thiem withdraws from Australian Open

Former finalist Thiem withdraws from Australian Open

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Still regaining his form from a wrist injury, former finalist Dominic Thiem announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing from the Australian Open and will instead begin his 2022 season in South America.
A big year still a blur for US Women's Open champ Yuka Saso

A big year still a blur for US Women's Open champ Yuka Saso

Yuka Saso finally had time to reflect on her breakthrough year, and it still felt like a blur. Winning the U.S. Women's Open with a birdie on the third playoff hole at Olympic Club was a life-changer.
Offensive lineman Shane Richards signs extension with Toronto Argonauts

Offensive lineman Shane Richards signs extension with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Offensive lineman Shane Richards has agreed to a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts. Richards, 26, played all 14 games for the 9-5 Argonauts this past season.
Canada's Bobbie Rosenfeld led the way — in almost every sport she attempted

Canada's Bobbie Rosenfeld led the way — in almost every sport she attempted

Bobbie Rosenfeld was a trailblazer and champion, willing and able to conquer a variety of sports.
Tennis player Leylah Fernandez named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year

Tennis player Leylah Fernandez named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year

TORONTO — Leylah Fernandez displayed a champion's poise after a memorable run to the US Open tennis final last summer, a performance that showed she had truly arrived on one of the sport's biggest stages.
Dominik Paris dominates downhill for another Bormio win

Dominik Paris dominates downhill for another Bormio win

BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Icy, bumpy, dark and gnarly. The Stelvio course is skiing’s version of heavy metal. Which is why it fits Dominik Paris, the World Cup circuit’s resident heavy metal singer , so perfectly.
Hugo Maradona, younger brother of Diego, dies at 52

Hugo Maradona, younger brother of Diego, dies at 52

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Hugo Maradona, the younger brother of Diego Maradona and a former soccer player, has died. He was 52. Italian club Napoli announced the death on Tuesday. No cause of death was provided.
Spain winger Ferran Torres leaves Man City for Barcelona

Spain winger Ferran Torres leaves Man City for Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona completed the signing of Ferran Torres from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported fee of 55 million euros ($62.25 million), around double what the English champions paid for the Spain forward 16 months ago.
Scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 27, 2021

Scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 27, 2021

Monday's Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Edmonton Finland 7 Austria 1 Germany 2 Czechia 1 (OT) At Red Deer, Alta.