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Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in the French Open final for her 3rd trophy in Paris, 4th Slam

PARIS (AP) - Iga Swiatek built a big lead in the French Open final, then overcame a second-set crisis of confidence and a third-set deficit to defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday and col...

Jun 10, 2023

Canada adds Colorado defender Moise Bombito to CONCACAF Nations League roster

Canada has called up Colorado Rapids defender Moise Bombito to replace the injured Derek Cornelius at next week's CONCACAF Nations League finals. It marks the first Canadian call-up for the 23-year-ol...

Jun 10, 2023

Book shines a light on successes, challenges experienced by Turcotte brothers

Ron Turcotte was the most unlikely of American Triple Crown winners. The Canadian rode superstar Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, becoming the first jockey to record the historic sweep in 25 year...

Jun 10, 2023

Hot first quarter spurs Blue Bombers to 42-31 win over Tiger-Cats

WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held off a late Hamilton surge to defeat the Tiger-Cats 42-31 in the first game of ...

Jun 09, 2023

Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead

MIAMI (AP) - Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a...

Jun 09, 2023

Game 4 of NBA final interrupted to check one of the rims

MIAMI (AP) - Game 4 of the NBA final halted for about nine minutes Friday night after Miami's Bam Adebayo appeared to bend one of the rims on a missed dunk attempt. It happened with 2:07 left in the t...

Jun 09, 2023

Twins end five-game skid with 3-2, 10-inning victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO - Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in all three Minnesota runs as the Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in 10 innings Friday night at Rogers Centre. Taylor hit a sacrifice fly off Blue J...

Jun 09, 2023

Holmqvist surprise leader after first round of ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) - Dani Holmqvist shot a career-best 7-under 64 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Jenny Shin and Chinese rookie Yan Liu after the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Two-...

Jun 09, 2023

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze. They...

Jun 09, 2023

Connor mania: Bedard the main attraction at NHL scouting combine

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Connor Bedard has passed a lot of signposts this season. With less than a month to go until the presumptive No. 1 pick climbs on stage and checks another box after hearing his name cal...

Jun 09, 2023