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Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday.

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Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affiliate Buffalo.

Jun 3, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

PARIS — Bianca Andreescu's career-best run at Roland Garros is over. Canada's Andreescu was eliminated from the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday.

Jun 3, 2023 12:51 PM Read more >

Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City’s mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan’s two goals coming after a record 13 seconds.

Jun 3, 2023 10:18 AM Read more >

Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday at PSV Stadium.

Jun 3, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

PARIS (AP) — Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday because she is sick. “I just wanted to give 100%, and obviously I’m far from being 100%,” Rybakina said.

Jun 3, 2023 4:10 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but the team’s president and sporting director is defending the fan experience at B.C. Place.

Jun 3, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Staff running pools across Canada are trying to entice people to work as lifeguards amid a shortage, the Lifesaving Society says.

Jun 3, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

The season for pool parties, beach excursions and trips to the cottage has begun.Sadly, some of these events turn tragic each year and drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years old in Canada.

Jun 3, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Thunderbirds top Petes 4-1 to set up date with Remparts in Memorial Cup final

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Seattle Thunderbirds reached a point they've never been on Friday. However, head coach Matt O'Dette was quick to point out that the mission isn't over just yet.

Jun 3, 2023 12:27 AM Read more >