Uruguay shrugged off their shock opening defeat by Peru to beat shot-shy Bolivia 1-0 in the Copa America on Saturday.

Media-shy after a Thursday practice at the University of British Columbia, Edinson Cavani left the impression he prefers to let his talented feet do the talking on a soccer pitch.

Sebastian Mwansa, the attacking midfielder and captain for Zambia’s Chipolopolo, scoffs at suggestions that his team will be an underdog when play gets under way at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup tournament Sunday in Burnaby, B.C. Sure, Spain is the clear favourite to lead Group B. And, yes, Uruguay does come north with a strong pedigree and solid …

Spain starts the FIFA Under-20 World Cup tournament as one of the favourites for the gold medal, after their eye-catching performances in 2006 UEFA Under-19 tournament qualifying matches.

Canada’s national women’s volleyball team’s record fell to 1-3 at the Pan American Cup with a 3-1 loss to the Brazilian junior team on Sunday.