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Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title. The No.
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Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday.
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Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to France, since the last rankings in late March.
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Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open

PARIS — Leylah Fernandez's dream of a Grand Slam title is now within reach. Fernandez and American partner Taylor Townsend blew away the second-seeded Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, 6-0, 6-4 in the French Open women’s doubles semifinals on Friday.
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Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B.
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Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

TORONTO — Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff.
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CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CALGARY — There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices.
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Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions' 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders

Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions' 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. and Dominique Rhymes clicked early for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders to open the CFL season Thursday. Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards in the game.
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Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night.
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Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night.
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