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Cavendish withdraws, Sagan disqualified after Tour crash

Cavendish withdraws, Sagan disqualified after Tour crash

VITTEL, France — Mark Cavendish has been forced out of the Tour de France after suffering a fractured shoulder blade in a serious crash caused by world champion Peter Sagan, who was disqualified from cycling's showcase event.
Canada's Milos Raonic beats Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets at Wimbledon

Canada's Milos Raonic beats Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Milos Raonic defeated Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany 7-6 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (4) in first-round play at Wimbledon on Tuesday while Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil lost his opening match in straight sets. Raonic, the No.
Calgary Flames early wooing of Foo helped sign coveted college free agent

Calgary Flames early wooing of Foo helped sign coveted college free agent

CALGARY — Spencer Foo was "just another college invite" at the Calgary Flames summer development camp a year ago. Number of media interviews? "Zero.
Rangers embarrassed by Luxembourg side to exit Europa League

Rangers embarrassed by Luxembourg side to exit Europa League

Record 54-time Scottish champion Rangers endured one of the biggest humiliations in its history on Tuesday when it was knocked out of the Europa League by a tiny Luxembourg team.
Whitecaps coach looking for improved defensive effort with NYCFC in town

Whitecaps coach looking for improved defensive effort with NYCFC in town

VANCOUVER — Head coach Carl Robinson didn't mince his words when asked what the Vancouver Whitecaps must do to win their game against New York City FC on Wednesday night at BC Place Stadium.
After loss in Dallas, Toronto FC faces another tough road game in Orlando

After loss in Dallas, Toronto FC faces another tough road game in Orlando

After a disappointing loss in Dallas, Toronto FC finds itself back in hot, hostile surroundings in Orlando on Wednesday.
81-year-old Mississippi man shoots 6th hole-in-1 of his life

81-year-old Mississippi man shoots 6th hole-in-1 of his life

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. — A Mississippi man had a good day on the golf course when he made the sixth hole-in-one of his life. The Daily Leader reports 81-year-old Glen Martin was playing in a senior scramble at the Brookhaven Country Club when it happened.
Impact hope to end MLS first half on high note with rare win in muggy Houston

Impact hope to end MLS first half on high note with rare win in muggy Houston

MONTREAL — It always seems to be hot and muggy when the Montreal Impact travel to Houston, which is one reason they have never won there.
Joey Chestnut defends title, gobbles down record 72 hot dogs

Joey Chestnut defends title, gobbles down record 72 hot dogs

NEW YORK — Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the chowing champion at the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
Canada's Brittany Crew found strength, success in shot put circle

Canada's Brittany Crew found strength, success in shot put circle

TORONTO — Brittany Crew is at home in the shot put circle, where she crouches with a steel ball buried in the crook of her neck before exploding in a spinning blur that's as much ballet as brute strength. It's where Crew overcame bullying in school.