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Bichette lifts surging Blue Jays to 6-1 win over slumping Tigers

Bichette lifts surging Blue Jays to 6-1 win over slumping Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Bo Bichette's two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Saturday night. Nathan Lukes, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Canada's Fernandez advances to Citi Open final with three-set win over Rybakina

Canada's Fernandez advances to Citi Open final with three-set win over Rybakina

WASHINGTON — Leylah Fernandez is on to the finals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que.
Olesen records ace, cards a 67 for share of 3M lead with Bhatia

Olesen records ace, cards a 67 for share of 3M lead with Bhatia

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen aced the par-3 eighth hole and shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday in the 3M Open for a share of the third-round lead with Akshay Bhatia.
Nigeria fights back to stun Morocco 3-2 and win 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

Nigeria fights back to stun Morocco 3-2 and win 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Nigeria won its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after fighting back from two goals down to beat host Morocco 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling final.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much.
Pogačar closes in on 4th Tour de France title, Groves wins penultimate stage

Pogačar closes in on 4th Tour de France title, Groves wins penultimate stage

PONTARLIER, France (AP) — Tadej Pogačar closed in on a fourth Tour de France title after safely finishing Saturday's penultimate stage and maintaining his big lead over arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard.
Lottie Woad keeps 2-shot lead in Scotland and closes in on victory in pro debut on LPGA Tour

Lottie Woad keeps 2-shot lead in Scotland and closes in on victory in pro debut on LPGA Tour

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad had four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn and posted a 5-under 67 on Saturday to maintain her two-shot lead in the Women's Scottish Open as she closes in on victory in her professional debut.
Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

DETROIT — Infielder Will Wagner has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' restricted list ahead of Saturday night's game in Detroit. Wagner is being given the day off so he can travel to Cooperstown, N.Y.
Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday, bringing an end to the Premier League club's years-long search for a prolific goalscorer.
Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

SINGAPORE — The first world championship medal of Simone Leathead's career was not what she expected, but she's grateful for it.