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Canada finishes sixth at men's under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship

Canada finishes sixth at men's under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship

TORONTO — Canada had to settle for sixth place at the men's under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship after a 76-68 loss to Germany on Thursday.
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Rickie Fowler leads US Open on day of highs and lows

Rickie Fowler leads US Open on day of highs and lows

ERIN, Wis. — Erin Hills played like a pushover for a U.S. Open. Check out the score of Rickie Fowler, who matched the U.S. Open scoring record to par for the opening round with a 7-under 65.
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A ballgame of unity, spirit, friendly rivalry, won by Dems

A ballgame of unity, spirit, friendly rivalry, won by Dems

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry Thursday at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage a day earlier and all playing in honour of th
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Pilot injured when blimp goes down near US Open in Wisconsin

Pilot injured when blimp goes down near US Open in Wisconsin

ERIN, Wis. — A small blimp crashed near the U.S. Open on Thursday, seriously injuring the pilot and grabbing the attention of fans and golfers alike as they watched the fiery, smoking craft fall from the sky into an open field.
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Pitino outraged at NCAA penalties, Louisville will appeal

Pitino outraged at NCAA penalties, Louisville will appeal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The NCAA didn't feel Louisville went far enough with its self-imposed sanctions following a sex scandal investigation, so the governing body Thursday handed down a few more. An outraged Rick Pitino feels the NCAA went too far.
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Alberta judge certifies class action against Western Hockey League

Alberta judge certifies class action against Western Hockey League

CALGARY — An Alberta judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against the Western Hockey League may proceed, making it the second such case against a major junior league in Canada.
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Canadian Brooke Henderson shoots 63, leads Meijer LPGA Classic

Canadian Brooke Henderson shoots 63, leads Meijer LPGA Classic

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Canadian Brooke Henderson shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to top the star-packed leaderboard in the Meijer LPGA Classic. The 19-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont.
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Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa

Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa

MONTREAL — General manager Marc Bergevin couldn't pass up a chance to bring one of the most talented French-Canadian players in the league to the Montreal Canadiens.
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The Latest: Hadwin matches record with 6 straight birdies

The Latest: Hadwin matches record with 6 straight birdies

ERIN, Wis. — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local): 6:12 p.m. Adam Hadwin has matched a U.S. Open record with six consecutive birdies. Hadwin's run started on the par-5 18th.
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Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 metres at Bislett Games Diamond League meet

Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 metres at Bislett Games Diamond League meet

OSLO — Canada's Andre De Grasse sprinted to another Diamond League victory, winning the 100 metres at the Bislett Games on Thursday. The 22-year-old from Markham, Ont., was slow out of the blocks but breezed past the field to cross in 10.
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