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TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association fired back at the CFL on Thursday after the league criticized the group for grieving a two-game suspension handed to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence.

Clifford Starke has again enhanced his bid to buy the Montreal Alouettes. The Montreal businessman said Thursday former Alouettes player Eric Lapointe has joined his ownership group as a "strategic adviser in an expanding role.

LAS VEGAS — Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay.

MOSCOW — The World Anti-Doping Agency has handed over more than 100,000 computer files on Russia to the body investigating drug cases in track and field.

DENVER — Andres Guardado had two goals in the second half, Roberto Alvarado also scored and Mexico beat Canada 3-1 in the group stage of the Gold Cup on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's games Women's World Cup Group D At Nice, France England 2 Japan 0 At Paris Scotland 3 Argentina 3 --- CONCACAF Gold Cup Martinique 3 Cuba 0 Mexico 3 Canada 1 --- MLB American League N.Y.

Wednesday's games Women's World Cup Group D At Nice, France England 2 Japan 0 At Paris Scotland 3 Argentina 3 --- CONCACAF Gold Cup Martinique 3 Cuba 0 Mexico 3 Canada 1 --- MLB American League N.Y.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez fell behind in the count throughout his short stint on the mound and the Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels took full advantage.

HALIFAX — Jordan Brown's shot deflected off a series of defenders and into the net as Cavalry FC defeated the HFX Wanderers 2-1 on Wednesday in Canadian Premier League action.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.