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Reds put Votto on IL with back strain, recall O'Grady

Reds put Votto on IL with back strain, recall O'Grady

CINCINNATI — The Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness that has kept him out of Cincinnati's last three games. The move is retroactive to Thursday.
Ashley Cole announces retirement, plans move into coaching

Ashley Cole announces retirement, plans move into coaching

LONDON — Former England defender Ashley Cole is planning a move into coaching after announcing his retirement from soccer.
English rugby league player found dead in hotel room

English rugby league player found dead in hotel room

BATLEY, England — An English rugby league club says one of its players has been found dead in his hotel room the day after a game in France. Batley Bulldogs announced the death of Archie Bruce on Sunday.
Reyna scores, helping Vancouver Whitecaps to 1-0 win over D.C. United

Reyna scores, helping Vancouver Whitecaps to 1-0 win over D.C. United

VANCOUVER — Just a few weeks ago, coach Marc Dos Santos couldn't pinpoint what had gone wrong with his Vancouver Whitecaps.
Adams Jr., Alouettes come from behind to beat Stampeders 40-34 in overtime

Adams Jr., Alouettes come from behind to beat Stampeders 40-34 in overtime

CALGARY — Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. didn't care that the Montreal Alouettes hadn't won a game in Calgary since 2009. He also didn't care that his team was down 11 points late in Saturday's game against the defending Grey Cup champions.
Sarah Fillier scores twice, Canada's NWDT beats Americans 2-1

Sarah Fillier scores twice, Canada's NWDT beats Americans 2-1

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Sarah Fillier scored twice as Canada's national women's development team beat the United States 2-1 on Saturday in exhibition play.
Montreal Impact blow three-goal lead, settle for draw with FC Dallas

Montreal Impact blow three-goal lead, settle for draw with FC Dallas

MONTREAL — Impact defender Rudy Camacho says he and his teammates are "disgusted" by their end-of-game collapse — the worst in franchise history.
Canada's offence comes alive in 10-0 win over Italy at LLWS

Canada's offence comes alive in 10-0 win over Italy at LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Canada bounced back with a strong performance on Saturday, waiting out an early rain delay to beat Italy 10-0 at the Little League World Series.
Altidore scores in 90th to give Toronto FC 2-2 tie with Crew

Altidore scores in 90th to give Toronto FC 2-2 tie with Crew

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jozy Altidore scored in the 90th minute to give Toronto FC a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Altidore found an open space on a run into the 6-yard box and headed home Auro's cross to pull Toronto FC (9-10-7) level.
Lewis Ward's record field-goal streak comes to an end, Redblacks fall to Ticats

Lewis Ward's record field-goal streak comes to an end, Redblacks fall to Ticats

OTTAWA — No one can blame Rick Campbell for being frustrated with his football club. The Ottawa Redblacks head coach couldn't hide his feelings following another loss, this one a 21-7 defeat against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.