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Toronto Raptors select guard Alijah Martin 39th overall in NBA draft

Toronto Raptors select guard Alijah Martin 39th overall in NBA draft

It's clear that defence has become a priority for the Toronto Raptors. Alijah Martin was taken 39th overall by Toronto on Thursday in the second round of the NBA Draft, a day after the Raptors picked Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexually abusing a child and handed a two-year suspended sentence Thursday.
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For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open

For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
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Dryburgh and Porter post a 66 in alternate shot to lead Dow Championship

MIDLAND, Mich.
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Canadian men fall to France and Puerto Rico at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

Canadian men fall to France and Puerto Rico at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

ULAANBAATAR — The Canadian men dropped two games Thursday to miss the playoff cut at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. France defeated Canada 21-18 in the early game. Aaron Rhooms and Grant Audu scored eight points apiece for the Canadians.
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Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge were the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park, elected as starters by fans on Thursday.
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While a date with top-ranked U.S. looms, Canada not looking past No. 43 Costa Rica

While a date with top-ranked U.S. looms, Canada not looking past No. 43 Costa Rica

TORONTO — With a date with the top-ranked United States looming Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the Canadian women take to the field Friday in Toronto against Costa Rica. At No. 43, the Central Americans are ranked 35 places below Canada.
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Alouettes' Bethel-Thompson to start against Ticats with Alexander injured

Alouettes' Bethel-Thompson to start against Ticats with Alexander injured

HAMILTON — McLeod Bethel-Thompson will lead the Montreal Alouettes’ offence for the first time Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Kane relishes opportunity to play for hometown Canucks after trade from Oilers

Kane relishes opportunity to play for hometown Canucks after trade from Oilers

VANCOUVER — Evander Kane is relishing the opportunity to join his hometown team, one he feels is close to being competitive with a desire to win now.
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NHL draft prospect Michael Misa used world junior snub as fuel: 'Chip on my shoulder'

NHL draft prospect Michael Misa used world junior snub as fuel: 'Chip on my shoulder'

LOS ANGELES — Michael Misa did his best to shrug off the snub.
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