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Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games

Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer interest in the summer games. U.S.
Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins

Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled on consecutive pitches to break a ninth-inning tie, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Tuesday night.
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020

Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020

LONDON (AP) — At least England now knows it can rely on Raheem Sterling for goals. The scoring touch missing at his last three tournaments has been rediscovered on home territory, and it gave his team first place in its group.

Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA and the franchise's worst record in nearly 30 years. It paid off. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, grabbing the No.
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

OTTAWA — Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law.
Rio Olympics star Oleksiak beats stacked field in women's 100 freestyle at trials

Rio Olympics star Oleksiak beats stacked field in women's 100 freestyle at trials

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak admits the post-Rio pressure after her four-medal performance at the 2016 Games was intense and detracted from the usual enjoyment she experiences in the pool.
Former Vancouver superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin join club's front office

Former Vancouver superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin join club's front office

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canuck superstars Henrik and Daniel Sedin are joining the club's front office.
Croatia advances at Euro 2020 with Modrić leading the way

Croatia advances at Euro 2020 with Modrić leading the way

GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia captain Luka Modrić lurked on the edge of the area, waiting for the ball to come to him before stroking it into the top corner with the outside of his boot.

Canada downs Australia 3-0 for fourth straight Nations League sweep

RIMINI, Italy — Ryan Sclater had a match-high 16 points as Canada's men's volleyball team continued its impressive late run at Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over Australia on Tuesday.
Jays pitcher Manoah suspended five games for throwing at Oriole

Jays pitcher Manoah suspended five games for throwing at Oriole

Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at Baltimore's Maikel Franco.