Canada beats Jamaica 1-0 in Gold Cup opener

September 24th, 2009 US beats Cuba 5-3 at baseball World CupROME — Former major leaguer Terry Tiffee hit his fourth home run of the baseball World Cup and the United States beat Cuba 5-3 on Thursday in a likely preview of this weekend's final. The United States stretched its winning streak to 12 games after opening the tournament with a loss to Venezuela.

August 24th, 2009 On last day of worlds, US comes throughBERLIN — With Usain Bolt no longer running on the final day of the championships, the United States finally took over. With gold medals from the men's and women's 1,600-meter relay teams and another from Brittney Reese in the women's long jump, the United States became the most dominant nation of the 2009 world championships.

August 22nd, 2009 Bolt gets 3rd gold in men's 400 relay at worldsBERLIN — Usain Bolt won his third gold medal of the world championships Saturday when Jamaica won the men's 400-meter relay but the team failed to set a world record. With former world-record holder Asafa Powell taking the baton from Bolt for the anchor leg, Jamaica won in 37.31 seconds, a championship record but falling short of the world record mark of 37.10 they set at the Beijing Olympics last year.

August 21st, 2009 Allyson Felix wins women's 200 at worldsBERLIN — Defending champion Allyson Felix of the United States has won the 200 meters at the world championships, beating Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica. Felix held off an early charge by the Jamaican and extended her lead in the home straight to win in 22.02 seconds on Friday, holding an edge of .33 over Campbell-Brown.

August 20th, 2009 Walker wins women's 400-meter hurdlesBERLIN — Olympic champion Melaine Walker of Jamaica won the gold medal in the women's 400-meters hurdles at the world championships in the second-fastest time in history. Walker finished in 52.42 seconds Thursday, distancing herself from Lashinda Demus of the United States, who took the silver in 52.96.

August 12th, 2009 IAAF: Jamaica asks to withdraw runners from worldsBERLIN — IAAF secretary general Pierre Weiss says Jamaica has asked to withdraw Asafa Powell, a former 100-meter world-record holder, and several teammates from the entry list for the world championships. Weiss says the request was made Wednesday but didn't disclose a reason.

July 31st, 2009 US women capture gold in water poloROME — The United States won its second straight gold medal in women's water polo at the world championships Friday, beating Canada 7-6 on Kelly Rulon's penalty shot with 3:42 left. The Americans have won three of the last four championships at the worlds.

July 27th, 2009 Canada beats Hungary; Russia, Greece advanceROME — Dominique Perreault scored three goals to lead Canada past Hungary 9-7 in the quarterfinals of women's water polo at the world championships. Emily Csikos and Christine Robinson added two goals apiece Monday for the Canadians, who advanced to face Russia in Wednesday's semifinals.

July 11th, 2009 Cummings' goal lifts Jamaica past El SalvadorMIAMI — Omar Cummings' goal midway through the second half lifted previously winless Jamaica to a 1-0 victory over El Salvador in the final CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match Friday night. Cummings received Luton Shelton's pass from the left wing and converted on a shot past goalkeeper Miguel Montes in the 69th minute.

July 11th, 2009 Canada ties Costa Rica 2-2MIAMI — Canada tied Costa Rica 2-2 Friday night and clinched the top spot in its group at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The draw assured Canada seven points in Group A.

July 8th, 2009 Costa Rica beats Jamaica 1-0COLUMBUS, Ohio — Celso Borges' goal in the 64th minute gave Costa Rica a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match Tuesday night. Borges slid to get under a low crossing pass from second-half substitute Pablo Herrera, knocking the ball beneath the arm of goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts.

July 8th, 2009 Canada edges El Salvador 1-0COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ali Gerba scored for the second straight game and Canada strengthened its hold on Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday. Defender Manuel Salazar headed the ball out of the penalty area, but it fell to the feet of Canada's Patrice Bernier, who fired toward goal, leaving Gerba to deflect the ball past goalkeeper Miguel Montes in the 32nd minute.

July 4th, 2009 El Salvador surprises Costa Rica 2-1CARSON, Calif. — Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday night.

July 1st, 2009 Gerba's 2 goals lift CanadaOXNARD, Calif. — Ali Gerba scored twice in Canada's 3-0 victory over Guatemala on Tuesday in a warmup game before the Gold Cup.

June 23rd, 2009 AP source: Babcock will coach Canada in OlympicsDETROIT — A person familiar with the decision says Mike Babcock will coach the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Babcock, who coaches the Detroit Red Wings, will have Columbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock on his staff.