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QMJHL roundup: Dubois scores winner as Phoenix edge Olympiques 4-3

QMJHL roundup: Dubois scores winner as Phoenix edge Olympiques 4-3

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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the followin
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Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

EDMONTON — Brandon Sutter has retired from the National Hockey League. The 34-year-old forward made the announcement in a statement through the Edmonton Oilers, who he had signed a professional tryout agreement with on Aug. 28.
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Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner.
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Canada names roster for inaugural WXV women's rugby tournament in New Zealand

Canada names roster for inaugural WXV women's rugby tournament in New Zealand

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named his roster for the new WXV women's 15s rugby tournament, choosing 21 players from the squad that finished fourth at the World Cup last November.
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John Herdman takes over as coach of Toronto FC but plans to be an observer this week

John Herdman takes over as coach of Toronto FC but plans to be an observer this week

TORONTO — John Herdman plans a soft landing with Toronto FC. Probably a sound move given the mess that awaits.
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Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The best collection of players at Marco Simone had flags from their eight countries draped around their shoulders as they took turns clutching and thrusting the gold Ryder Cup, the very trophy that turns them into on
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Canada's men's artistic gymnastics team qualifies for Olympics with worlds showing

Canada's men's artistic gymnastics team qualifies for Olympics with worlds showing

ANTWERP, Belgium — Canada is sending a men's gymnastics team to the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
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Rays top Blue Jays 7-5 in 10 innings, but Jays advance to playoffs

Rays top Blue Jays 7-5 in 10 innings, but Jays advance to playoffs

TORONTO — The mood remained upbeat in the Toronto Blue Jays' clubhouse on Saturday despite a missed opportunity to clinch a playoff spot. It helped that Toronto was still in charge of its playoff destiny.
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Vancouver Whitecaps, D.C. United draw 2-2 as MLS playoff pursuit continues

Vancouver Whitecaps, D.C. United draw 2-2 as MLS playoff pursuit continues

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps came in to Saturday's match with talk of showing their evolution from being a "good team" to a "very good team." Instead, Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini said the resulting 2-2 draw with D.C.
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