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Young's agent tweets that Riders waive former Texas star quarterback

Young's agent tweets that Riders waive former Texas star quarterback

Vince Young's football comeback with the Saskatchewan Roughriders ended Saturday.
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Thompson takes 1-shot lead in Meijer Classic, Canada's Henderson tied for second

Thompson takes 1-shot lead in Meijer Classic, Canada's Henderson tied for second

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Brooke Henderson wasn't complaining about her position on the leaderboard after dropping down into a tie for second place at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Saturday.
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Canada beats Puerto Rico, reaches final at Americas under-16 championship

Canada beats Puerto Rico, reaches final at Americas under-16 championship

FORMOSA, Argentina — Canada is heading back to the final at the FIBA Americas under-16 championship. Cashius McNeilly had 23 points and nine rebounds as the Canadians downed Puerto Rico 81-66 on Saturday in the tournament semfinals.
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Carpenter earns record 77th cap in Canada's 25-9 loss to Romania

Carpenter earns record 77th cap in Canada's 25-9 loss to Romania

EDMONTON — A poor showing by Canada spoiled a milestone moment for veteran Aaron Carpenter.
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In the midst of birdies and bogeys, a marriage proposal

In the midst of birdies and bogeys, a marriage proposal

ERIN, Wis. — Nick Rogness felt as nervous as anyone at the U.S. Open — not because of a golf club in his hand, but the diamond ring in his pocket.
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Flames land goalie Smith from Coyotes for Johnson, Hickey and conditional pick

Flames land goalie Smith from Coyotes for Johnson, Hickey and conditional pick

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames acquired veteran goaltender Mike Smith from the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday for a conditional 2018 third-round pick, defensive prospect Brandon Hickey and the rights to unrestricted free agent goalie Chad Johnson.
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Frazier, Davidson, Abreu hit solo homers to lift White Sox over Blue Jays 5-2

Frazier, Davidson, Abreu hit solo homers to lift White Sox over Blue Jays 5-2

TORONTO — Even in the face of back-to-back losses to the last-place Chicago White Sox, Marcus Stroman brims with confidence.
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New show features Red Sox slugger Ortiz's World Series rings

New show features Red Sox slugger Ortiz's World Series rings

BOSTON — Red Sox bling is taking the mound this weekend at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
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Journalist scammed for almost $1,000 for cab ride in Moscow

Journalist scammed for almost $1,000 for cab ride in Moscow

MOSCOW — A Chilean journalist was taken for a very expensive taxi ride during the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Moscow.
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Canadiens send defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to Sabres for third-round pick

Canadiens send defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to Sabres for third-round pick

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Beaulieu had 28 points (4-24) in 74 games last season.
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