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Holmqvist surprise leader after first round of ShopRite LPGA Classic

Holmqvist surprise leader after first round of ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Dani Holmqvist shot a career-best 7-under 64 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Jenny Shin and Chinese rookie Yan Liu after the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
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Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open; Canada's Conners a shot back

Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open; Canada's Conners a shot back

TORONTO — Chants of "Corrr-ayyyy! Cor-ay! Cor-ay! Cor-ay!" to the tune of the famous "Ole!" soccer song followed Corey Conners up to the 18th green during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. The product of Listowel, Ont.
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In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze.
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Connor mania: Bedard the main attraction at NHL scouting combine

Connor mania: Bedard the main attraction at NHL scouting combine

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Connor Bedard has passed a lot of signposts this season. With less than a month to go until the presumptive No.
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Canada's Pendrith makes cut at RBC Canadian Open after seven years away from event

Canada's Pendrith makes cut at RBC Canadian Open after seven years away from event

TORONTO — Taylor Pendrith has been one of the best Canadians on the PGA Tour for several years, but due to some bad luck he hasn't played in the RBC Canadian Open in seven years and hasn't made the cut in eight. That changed Friday.
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Bass Gets the Hook: Blue Jays designate reliever Anthony Bass for assignment

Bass Gets the Hook: Blue Jays designate reliever Anthony Bass for assignment

TORONTO — The Anthony Bass imbroglio that engulfed the Toronto Blue Jays over the last week and a half ended Friday when the pitcher was designated for assignment hours before the start of Pride Weekend at Rogers Centre.
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Nunes, Aldana title bout a go after fighters make weight before UFC 289 in Vancouver

Nunes, Aldana title bout a go after fighters make weight before UFC 289 in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana will face off at UFC 289 with the women's bantamweight belt on the line after both fighters made weight at the official weigh-in on Friday.
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CF Montreal looks to take momentum into break as Minnesota visits Stade Saputo

CF Montreal looks to take momentum into break as Minnesota visits Stade Saputo

MONTREAL — CF Montreal hopes to carry momentum into a two-week break and cap off a run of 11 games in just 36 days with a win against visiting Minnesota United on Saturday.
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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has introduced new sanctions for fighting, including automatic suspensions for instigators and "aggressors.
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Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours

Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours

TORONTO — Lukas MacNaughton returns to Toronto with a smile on his face. The former Toronto FC defender, traded to Nashville SC in late April, is flourishing — and winning — in his new home. "I'm really enjoying Nashville.
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