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Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16

Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16

MONTREAL — Davis Alexander made a point to stay ready. With his team in a big hole, the Alouettes third-string quarterback didn't blink when his number was called.
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D-backs aggressive as trade deadline approaches, adding Marlins LHP A.J. Puk in trade

D-backs aggressive as trade deadline approaches, adding Marlins LHP A.J. Puk in trade

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks added left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Thursday, signaling that the D-backs will be a buyer at the rapidly approaching trade deadline.
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Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win

Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Toronto Nationals opened the Global T20 cricket tournament in style Thursday, defeating the Vancouver Knights by eight wickets. Toronto won the toss and elected to bat first.
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Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration

Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration

ANAHEIM, Calif.
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Bridgeman shoots 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead; Canada's Hughes second

Bridgeman shoots 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead; Canada's Hughes second

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Canada's Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open.
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Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind

Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind

Canada's Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The Calgary-based golfer had a one-stroke lead over four players — Richard Green, Paul Broadhurst, Peter Baker and K.J. Choi.
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Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants

Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing two runs and six hits in his return from offseason shoulder surgery.
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COC removes women's soccer coach Bev Priestman amid Olympic drone spying scandal

COC removes women's soccer coach Bev Priestman amid Olympic drone spying scandal

PARIS — Bev Priestman's time at the Paris Olympics ended before the opening ceremony. The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed the head coach of its women's national team for the remainder of the Games amid a drone spying scandal.
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Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays' shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays

Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays' shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays

TORONTO — Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season.
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Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty

Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Owner Jerry Jones knows the situation the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in as training camp started on Thursday. Quarterback Dak Prescott is going into the last year of his contract .
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