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National Bank Open in Toronto will be one of Serena Williams' final events

National Bank Open in Toronto will be one of Serena Williams' final events

TORONTO — Serena Williams' appearance at the National Bank Open in Toronto will be the final one of her career. The tennis legend said earlier Tuesday she is planning to retire from tennis sometime following the U.S.
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Andreescu earns thrilling first-round win at National Bank Open over Daria Kasatkina

Andreescu earns thrilling first-round win at National Bank Open over Daria Kasatkina

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu feels as though she has found her fighting spirit after a tough, but thrilling 2 1/2 hour two-set victory on Tuesday. The Mississauga, Ont., native defeated world No.
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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:40 p.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:40 p.m. EDT

Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
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Purvis getting familiar with Canada Games podium

Purvis getting familiar with Canada Games podium

WELLAND, Ont. — The Selkirk Dolphins Swim Club might have to build an extra trophy shelf for Teagen Purvis, who on Tuesday won her third medal of the Canada Summer Games.
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Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

WACO, Texas (AP) — A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas.
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Shapovalov loses in first round on tough day for Canadians at National Bank Open

Shapovalov loses in first round on tough day for Canadians at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — An opening double-fault. Two wayward backhands. Another mistake on match ball.
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Andreescu earns thrilling first-round win at National Bank Open over Daria Kasatkina

Andreescu earns thrilling first-round win at National Bank Open over Daria Kasatkina

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu willed her way to an exciting 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over Daria Kasatkina in her opening round match at the National Bank Open on Tuesday. Andreescu, of Mississauga, Ont., won this event in 2019 before taking the U.S.
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Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana

Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana

SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and his new club Nacional of Uruguay crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday. Atletico Goianiense of Brazil won 3-0 at home in Goiania to clinch the quarterfinals series 4-0 on aggregate.
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Defending champion Parr leads junior boys' nationals by two shots after three rounds

Defending champion Parr leads junior boys' nationals by two shots after three rounds

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Jean-Philippe Parr will take a two-shot lead in Wednesday's final round of the Canadian Junior Boys' Golf Championship, but the names of those hottest on the defending champion's heels have changed.
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Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen

Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen

VANCOUVER — Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard has been given a wild-card berth at the Odlum Brown VanOpen tennis tournament. Bouchard will play for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder injury at a March 2021 tournament in Mexico.
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