Leon's highlight-reel goal lifts Canada past Australia in friendly
BRISBANE, Australia — Less than a year away from the Women's World Cup, Olympic champion Canada got the best of tournament co-host Australia in a 1-0 win Saturday.
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Adriana Leon lifts Canadian WNT to 1-0 friendly win over Australia
Manchester United wing Adriana Leon scored an early first-half goal and it stood up through a number of good Australian scoring chances as Tokyo Olympic champion Canada beat the Matildas 1-0 in a women's soccer friendly on Saturday in Brisbane.
ITV Coronation Street fans 'feel sick' as Jenny kisses Stephen and 'work out' his next move
Coronation Street fans couldn't believe their eyes as a drunken Jenny Connor got amorous with Stephen Reid before being stopped in her tracks by friend and barmaid Gemma Winter. The Rovers Return landlady was moping around the bar following her split from toyboy Leo.
Progress made in shattering illusion of equality in women's Para hockey, but work remains
The modern day is a pivotal time for women's Para hockey.
Every minute counts, says Australia's Gustavsson as World Cup looms
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson believes his squad is in a race against time to finalise preparations for next year's Women's World Cup but that home-field advantage can help push the team towards success.
A pair of Canadian Olympic team champions are in action this weekend
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Erriyon Knighton bounces back, American records fall: Brussels Diamond League recap, results, highlights
After a sixth-place finish in Lausanne last week, 18-year-old phenom Erriyon Knighton bounced back with a win in the 200m at the Brussels Diamond League, the final meet of the season before the two-day final in Zurich. Knighton ran 20.07, edging out second-place Alexander Ogando of the Dominican Republic and Canada’s Aaron Brown. The meet was the final opportunity for athletes to earn points and qualify for the Diamond League final. Knighton’s win secured him a spot – the full Diamond League standings are here.
Oilers sign D Murray to one-year, $750k deal
The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year, $750,000 deal on Friday.