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Columbus Crew dethrone LAFC to claim 3rd MLS Cup title
Cucho Hernández and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held on to beat defending champion LAFC 2-1 at home on Saturday to win their third MLS Cup.
Canadian rookie Wickens finishes 2nd in IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
Alexander Rossi took a gamble Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course that paid off with his second IndyCar victory of the season and fourth overall. Canadian Robert Wickens finishes in second.
John Tortorella breaks 2 ribs in collision at Blue Jackets' outdoor practice
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella broke two ribs falling after a collision with forward Rene Bourque during an outdoor practice Friday and will not coach Saturday night at Boston.
MLS Cup: Timbers defeat Crew in championship game
Diego Valeri scored at the 27-second mark for the fastest goal in MLS Cup history and the Portland Timbers won the league title for the first time, beating the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Sunday.