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Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the sixth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday night in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite direc
Canada's Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open

Canada's Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Canada's Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under 60 on Thursday that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open.
All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial

All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial

LONDON — The high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team ended Thursday with their acquittals, hailed by the defence as vindication after years of unjustified public condemnation and decried as "devas
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible

NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible

The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile London, Ont., sexual assault trial Thursday, but the jury is still out on whether or not they’ll be able to resume their NHL careers.
Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial

Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial

The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual assault charges is potentially part of the fallout from Thursday's verdict.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open

WASHINGTON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 upset win over top-seeded Jessica Pegula of the United States.
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial

The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial

LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

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Lottie Woad makes pro debut and is 1 shot behind in Women's Scottish Open

Lottie Woad makes pro debut and is 1 shot behind in Women's Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad made her pro debut Thursday and not much changed. The rising English star had a 5-under 67 and was among those one shot behind Charlotte Laffar after the opening round of the Women's Scottish Open.
Here's how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault

Here's how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault

Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile sexual assault trial that captured national attention.
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