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Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

TORONTO — As Nick Taylor's 72-foot eagle putt dropped to win the RBC Canadian Open a who's who of Canadian golf charged the green with bottles of champagne to spray him.
Stricker wins Champions event in home state of Wisconsin, Ames ties for seventh

Stricker wins Champions event in home state of Wisconsin, Ames ties for seventh

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steve Stricker's latest win on the PGA Tour Champions felt as big as any in his career, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win his American Family Insurance Championship in his native Wisconsin for his fourth title this year.
Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — As she entered her 30s, Ashleigh Buhai was frustrated with consistently contending but never winning on the LPGA Tour. There was nothing wrong with her swing, so she began working with a mental coach.
Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman cracked a couple of superstitious cold ones and found himself off the hook for an uncommonly sloppy outing on Sunday.
San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

TORONTO — The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby play.
Canada's Fernandez and partner Townsend come up short in French Open doubles final

Canada's Fernandez and partner Townsend come up short in French Open doubles final

PARIS — Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell just short in her quest to win her first Grand Slam title Sunday at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him.
Amanda Nunes announces retirement after beating Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver

Amanda Nunes announces retirement after beating Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Amanda (Lioness) Nunes announced her retirement after dominating Irene Aldana to retain her bantamweight title at UFC 289 in Vancouver, B.C.
Hsieh and Wang win French Open women's doubles after beating Fernandez and Townsend

Hsieh and Wang win French Open women's doubles after beating Fernandez and Townsend

PARIS (AP) — Unseeded Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China won the French Open women's doubles on Sunday after beating 10th-seeded Leylah Fernandez of Canada and Taylor Townsend of the United States 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1.
Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals

Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) — Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong.