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Lawyer: Baylor settles with woman who said rape was ignored

Lawyer: Baylor settles with woman who said rape was ignored

AUSTIN, Texas — The first woman to sue Baylor University over allegations the nation's largest Baptist school ignored or mishandled rape allegations has settled her case, her attorney said Tuesday.
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Blue Jays signed Lefty Brett Anderson to a minor-league contract

Blue Jays signed Lefty Brett Anderson to a minor-league contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that the club has signed veteran pitcher Brett Anderson to a minor-league contract.
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Canadian biathlon coach Richard Boruta dies in climbing accident in Alberta

Canadian biathlon coach Richard Boruta dies in climbing accident in Alberta

CALGARY — Resourceful and demanding, with a big heart under a tough exterior, Richard Boruta touched the lives of many Canadian biathletes. The former national team coach died in a climbing accident near Canmore, Alta., on Aug. 9 at the age of 49.
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Gibbons responds to Estrada waiver reports: "nothing's going to happen"

Gibbons responds to Estrada waiver reports: "nothing's going to happen"

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons responded to reports that right-hander Marco Estrada had been claimed off revocable waivers Tuesday by saying "nothing's going to happen." Reports said Estrada had been claimed by an unknown team.
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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Matias Laba out until next spring with torn ACL

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Matias Laba out until next spring with torn ACL

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson's facial expression suggested he knew immediately Matias Laba's injury was serious.
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Report: Woods had marijuana, painkillers in system at arrest

Report: Woods had marijuana, painkillers in system at arrest

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tiger Woods had the active ingredient for marijuana, two painkillers and two sleep drugs in his system when he was arrested on a DUI charge earlier this year, a report released Tuesday by prosecutors said.
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Grass workout to determine if Cool Catomine runs in Breeders' Stakes

Grass workout to determine if Cool Catomine runs in Breeders' Stakes

TORONTO — Trainer John Ross will let Cool Catomine decide Wednesday whether he'll run in the $400,000 Breeders' Stakes. The Prince of Wales winner is scheduled to train on Woodbine Racetrack's E.P. Taylor turf course in the morning.
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Nine stadiums in seven Canadian cities shortlisted by joint North American WCup bid

Nine stadiums in seven Canadian cities shortlisted by joint North American WCup bid

A preliminary list of 44 potential host cities, including seven in Canada, have been released by the joint North American bid for the 2026 World Cup.
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Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic withdraws from Cincinnati Masters event

Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic withdraws from Cincinnati Masters event

CINCINNATI — Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the Western & Southern tennis tournament with a left wrist injury, leaving the Masters 1000 event with only three of the top-10 players on the ATP Tour.
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Gainey, Glenn, Reilly named CFL top performers for Week 8 of the season

Gainey, Glenn, Reilly named CFL top performers for Week 8 of the season

TORONTO — Saskatchewan defensive back Ed Gainey and quarterback Kevin Glenn and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 8 Gainey’s four interceptions led the way in the Roughriders' 41-8 win over the visiting B.C.
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