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Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE: Officials

Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE: Officials

NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman who killed four people inside a Manhattan office tower blamed his mental health problems on the National Football League and intended to target the league’s headquarters upstairs but took the wrong elevator, officials said Tu
Who says situational hitting is dead? Orioles tie the major league record with 5 sacrifice flies

Who says situational hitting is dead? Orioles tie the major league record with 5 sacrifice flies

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles tied a major league record with five sacrifice flies in their 16-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Trainer Mark Casse says Oaks winner No Time will run in $1-million King's Plate

Trainer Mark Casse says Oaks winner No Time will run in $1-million King's Plate

TORONTO — No Time is a go for the $1-million King's Plate. Trainer Mark Casse said the filly came out of her win in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on July 20 well. Her next race will be the Plate, which goes Aug. 16 at Woodbine.
Who says situational hitting is dead? Orioles tie the major league record with 5 sacrifice flies

Who says situational hitting is dead? Orioles tie the major league record with 5 sacrifice flies

BALTIMORE (AP) — Who says situational hitting is dead? The Baltimore Orioles tied a major league record with five sacrifice flies in their 16-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of Tuesday's doubleheader.
CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman fined by MLS

CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman fined by MLS

NEW YORK — CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman has been fined by Major League Soccer for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment. The amount of the fine was undisclosed.
Canadian O'Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader

Canadian O'Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler O'Neill, of Maple Ridge, B.C.
Canada's Arop chasing another national title ahead of world championships

Canada's Arop chasing another national title ahead of world championships

Marco Arop has never felt better. The Olympic silver medallist in the 800 metres is among those set to compete at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa, which run Wednesday to Sunday.
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds

Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds

SINGAPORE (AP) — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again Tuesday in the swimming world championships in Singapore, finishing in 15 minutes, 26.44 seconds.
Carney, Mitchell named top defensive, offensive players in CFL's honour roll.

Carney, Mitchell named top defensive, offensive players in CFL's honour roll.

TORONTO — Malik Carney of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Bo Levi Mitchell of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were named the top defensive and offensive players Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Carney, a defensive end, earned a grade of 88.
Luck needed to buy Canada's World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay

Luck needed to buy Canada's World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay

Canada Soccer's revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment for Canada's games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Exact details, from timing to pricing, have yet to be announced.