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Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0

Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Joey Loperfido homered, Bowden Francis threw seven scoreless innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday.
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Canadian Cory Johnston wins second Elite Series tournament title

Canadian Cory Johnston wins second Elite Series tournament title

WADDINGTON — It wasn't nearly as emphatic as his first, but Canadian Cory Johnston still captured an impressive second Elite Series title Sunday. Johnston, of Cavan, Ont., won the season-ending event on the St. Lawrence River with a solid 102 pounds.
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CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions

CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly was back taking snaps at Argonauts practice Sunday after being reinstated by the CFL, with conditions.
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Rankin rushes for three touchdowns to power Elks to 47-22 road win over Ticats

Rankin rushes for three touchdowns to power Elks to 47-22 road win over Ticats

HAMILTON — Different running back, same result for Jarious Jackson and the Edmonton Elks.
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American Lauren Coughlin makes late birdies for 66 to lead Women's Scottish Open

American Lauren Coughlin makes late birdies for 66 to lead Women's Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lauren Coughlin rolled in a bending, 20-foot putt as part of three birdies on the closing stretch Saturday to cap off a 6-under 66 in the Women's Scottish Open and give her a one-shot lead over Megan Khang at Dundonald Links.
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Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to act up. On a whim, he decided to put a new putter in his bag for the start of the PGA Tour postseason.
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Hot stretch vaults Green to the top of Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard

Hot stretch vaults Green to the top of Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard

CALGARY — Australian Richard Green fired 11 birdies on Saturday to vault to the top of the Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard.
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Chris Johnston becomes first Canadian to Elite Series overall title

Chris Johnston becomes first Canadian to Elite Series overall title

WADDINGTON — Another first for Canadian Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native clinched the Elite Series overall title Saturday, becoming the first Canadian to win angler-of-the-year honours.
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Woodbine Entertainment cancels King's Plate due to heavy rains

Woodbine Entertainment cancels King's Plate due to heavy rains

TORONTO — The King's Plate has been cancelled. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointing to the weather as the reason.
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Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2

Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday.
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