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Texas' shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

Texas' shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

BALTIMORE (AP) — For the first time this post-season, the maligned Texas bullpen had to protect a slim lead in the late innings. Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc wobbled but didn't fall.
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Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships

Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships

CALGARY — Valérie Maltais and Connor Howe had the golden touch in their respective 1,500-metre races on the third day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que.
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Canada cricketers defeat Bermuda to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup for first time

Canada cricketers defeat Bermuda to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup for first time

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Canada is headed to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time ever after defeating Bermuda by 39 runs Saturday. Canada won the toss and elected to bat first at the National Sports Centre.
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Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA

Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Hyo Joo Kim had a rough start, just like everyone else in windy, cool conditions Saturday in The Ascendant LPGA. She recovered with enough birdies for a 1-under 70, building a five-shot lead going into the final round.
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Blue Jays GM Atkins says RHP Manoah had injection in shoulder, no structural damage

Blue Jays GM Atkins says RHP Manoah had injection in shoulder, no structural damage

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests on the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist haven't revealed any structural damage.
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Ireland blitzes Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with New Zealand

Ireland blitzes Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with New Zealand

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday.
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Loutitt becomes first Canadian to reach ski jumping's Grand Prix Summer Series podium

Loutitt becomes first Canadian to reach ski jumping's Grand Prix Summer Series podium

KLINGENTHAL, Germany — World champion ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt fell well short of a victory on Saturday but still managed to become the first Canadian to climb onto the overall podium in the Grand Prix Summer Series.
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Canada to meet U.S. for gold at the International Para Hockey Cup

Canada to meet U.S. for gold at the International Para Hockey Cup

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Team Canada will face off against the United States for a gold medal in Sunday's championship game at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Canada advanced to the title game with a 4-1 win over Team IPH in Saturday's semifinal.
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Jays GM Atkins says manager Schneider made decision to pull Berrios from Game 2

Jays GM Atkins says manager Schneider made decision to pull Berrios from Game 2

TORONTO — John Schneider will return to manage the Toronto Blue Jays next season, even though general manager Ross Atkins revealed it was Schneider's decision to remove starter Jose Berrios in the game that abruptly ended the underachieving team's se
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NHL coaches, executives potentially under extra pressure in 2023-24

NHL coaches, executives potentially under extra pressure in 2023-24

The NHL's head coaching carousel continued to spin in the off-season with six teams making hires. Four organizations, meanwhile, have new general managers ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
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