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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi pumped his arms. The trophy bounced up and down in his grasp. Tears of frustration from an hour or so earlier had turned to laughs and hugs for the two-time Copa America champion and World Cup winner.
Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

CALGARY — Zeke Thurston thought he had won his fourth saddle-bronc title at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday. Jubilation then turned to dejection for the 29-year-old cowboy from Big Valley, Alta.
Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

EDMONTON — Quarterback Dru Brown completed a couple of long touchdown passes in the second half and Lewis Ward kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the Ottawa Redblacks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Edmonton Elks 37-34 on Sunday.
Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi's night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night.
Blue Jays select pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB amateur draft

Blue Jays select pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB amateur draft

FORT WORTH — Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft.
Former tennis star Mardy Fish wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tourney

Former tennis star Mardy Fish wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tourney

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) — Former tennis player Mardy Fish won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament for the second time Sunday, holding off NHL player Joe Pavelski by four points.
Blue Jays blow 7-run lead, but recover to beat Diamondbacks 8-7

Blue Jays blow 7-run lead, but recover to beat Diamondbacks 8-7

PHOENIX (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead solo homer, Kevin Kiermaier added a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays recovered from blowing a seven-run lead to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on Sunday.
Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England

BERLIN (AP) — Spain is the king of European soccer for a record fourth time. For England, it’s another agonizing near-miss in the team’s decades-long tale of underachievement.
MacIntyre wins his national open in Scotland with birdie to beat Adam Scott

MacIntyre wins his national open in Scotland with birdie to beat Adam Scott

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Robert MacIntyre screamed so loud when the winning putt dropped that he lost his voice.
Blue Jays recall pitcher Brandon Eisert, option Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo

Blue Jays recall pitcher Brandon Eisert, option Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo. Eisert will also be active for Sunday afternoon's game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks.
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