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Elation over World Cup success brings a beaming, rarely seen face of unity among Colombians

BOGOTA, Colombia—The euphoria in soccer-mad Colombia is deafening, and wonderfully contagious, ahead of Friday’s do-or-die World Cup match against host …

Eugenie Bouchard, Milos Raonic advance at Wimbledon, set Canadian records

LONDON—Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic set records as they became the fourth and fifth Canadians respectively to reach the fourth …

4 years after mistake in South Africa, Cesar keeps Brazil alive at World Cup

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil—Four years after making the mistake that led to Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup, Julio Cesar came …

Canadiens can’t resist skills of Daniel Audette, son of former NHLer

PHILADELPHIA—The Montreal Canadiens got bigger in Saturday’s NHL draft but couldn’t resist the allure of five-foot-eight Sherbrooke centre Daniel Audette. …

Canada’s men’s volleyball team tops Finland 3-0 in World League action

TAMPERE, Finland—Less than 24 hours made a world of difference for Canada’s men’s volleyball team Saturday. Canada defeated Finland 3-0 …

Brazil rookie Bruno Caboclo knows life is about to change now he’s in NBA

TORONTO—When basketball’s best young players were in Brooklyn, N.Y., waiting to hear their name called in the NBA draft Thursday …

Argentina, Nigeria, France, Switzerland proceed to Round of 16 at 2014 FIFA World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO — Regular participants of the Round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil were …

Pacquiao, Fil-Am gold medalist nominated for ESPN awards

MANILA — Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is set to receive a nomination for Best Fighter of the Year, while another …

Curler’s 2014 Olympic ring stolen during visit to rural Alberta town

BOYLE, Alta.—A member of the Canadian men’s curling team that won gold at the Sochi 2014 Olympics has had his …

Hisashi Iwakuma struggles as Seattle can’t complete sweep of Boston falling 5-4

SEATTLE—From Lloyd McClendon’s viewpoint, it’s because Seattle’s Hisashi Iwakuma has pitched with such consistency that his last two performances seem …

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