I came in last in every race. My dad's death taught me what it means to win
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Auger-Aliassime helps Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot
A day after taking down world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, Felix Auger-Aliassime booked Canada's place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 6-3 6-4 win against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the group stage tie in Valencia.
Canada make Davis Cup quarterfinals as Croatia boost hopes with win
Canada clinched their place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Saturday thanks to Felix Auger-Aliassime's win in singles, while Croatia improved their chances of reaching the last eight with a 3-0 sweep of Argentina. Auger-Aliassime backed up his defeat of new world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, although Serbia won the tie 2-1 in Valencia to keep their own hopes alive. Serbia's Laslo Djere downed Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 6-2 in the opening singles match before Auger-Aliassime's win guaranteed Canada a top-two finish in Group B. "I feel this whole event my level has been really good," said Auger-Aliassime, the world number 13. "I'm really happy where my game is at. To come out and play this way, get the win, it's very good for me personally. I'm just really happy for the team. I'm really happy that I came and played with the level I did to get Canada through the quarters," he added.
Canada's Adam Svensson climbs up leaderboard, 3 shots back at Fortinet Championship
With the wind whipping around the golf course in the afternoon and the greens hard and dry, Justin Lower knew there wouldn't be many opportunities for birdies.
Canada's Gillian Robertson rallies to extend UFC record for most submissions by female fighter
Canadian flyweight Gillian Robertson survived a first-round onslaught to submit Kazakhstan's Mariya (Demonslayer) Agapova on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.
Canada's Brooke Henderson finishes 3rd round with birdie, 4 shots back at Portland Classic
Andrea Lee and Lilia Vu both reached No. 1 in the women's world amateur ranking when they were in college. Now they have a shot at their first LPGA Tour victory.
Toronto FC eliminated from MLS playoff contention with shutout loss to Orlando City
Toronto FC was eliminated from MLS playoff contention with a whimper Saturday, outclassed in a lopsided 4-0 loss to Orlando City.