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US-born Tonga kitefoiler chosen for Paris Olympics dies in diving accident at age 18

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, has died in a diving accident. He was 18.
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Lauther's field goal on final play rallies Riders to 33-30 win over Ticats

Lauther's field goal on final play rallies Riders to 33-30 win over Ticats

HAMILTON — Another week, another incredible comeback win for quarterback Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Brett Lauther's 43-yard field goal on the final play earned Saskatchewan a stunning 33-30 victory over Hamilton on Sunday night.
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McIlroy's two missed short putts cost him a shot at U.S. Open title

McIlroy's two missed short putts cost him a shot at U.S. Open title

PINEHURST, N.C.
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Bears beat Firebirds 5-2 to level AHL's Calder Cup final at 1-1

HERSHEY, Pa.
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Vu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson's bid to snap slump

Vu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson's bid to snap slump

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday in her return from a back injury, spoiling Lexi Thompson's bid for her first victory in five years.
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Edmonton Oilers return to Florida seeking to extend Stanley Cup final again

Edmonton Oilers return to Florida seeking to extend Stanley Cup final again

Fifteen of Edmonton's 18 skaters registered at least one point Saturday.
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Daulton Varsho's fifth-inning grand slam leads Blue Jays past Guardians 7-6

Daulton Varsho's fifth-inning grand slam leads Blue Jays past Guardians 7-6

TORONTO — Daulton Varsho came to bat with the bases loaded three times Sunday. Although he only connected once, it was all the Toronto Blue Jays needed. Varsho's grand slam in the fifth inning powered Toronto past the Cleveland Guardians 7-6.
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Caitlin Clark overcomes another physical game by scoring 23 points to lead Fever past Sky 91-83

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston are finally getting in sync and, naturally, Indiana looks like it finally has a winning combination.
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MLS teams adjust to a summer of soccer without some of the league's biggest names

MLS teams adjust to a summer of soccer without some of the league's biggest names

Lionel Messi could miss as many as six games with Inter Miami if Argentina wins its way to the Copa America final. With 12 goals and a league-leading 13 assists, Messi has helped push Miami to the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.
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Waterman replaces injured Hoilett on Canada's Copa America roster

Waterman replaces injured Hoilett on Canada's Copa America roster

OTTAWA — Joel Waterman has replaced injured winger Junior Hoilett on the Canadian men's soccer team's Copa America roster. Canada opens the tournament Thursday against reigning World Cup champion Argentina in Atlanta.
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