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Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins

Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins

TORONTO — The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow.
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Closer Hoffman gives up two homers as Twins come back for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Closer Hoffman gives up two homers as Twins come back for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Minnesota Twins hit two homers off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the ninth inning of a 7-5 comeback victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.
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Canadians Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime advance to second round at U.S. Open

Canadians Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime advance to second round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime moved on to the second round of the U.S.
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San Jose city council approves deal to keep Sharks in the city until 2051

San Jose city council approves deal to keep Sharks in the city until 2051

SAN JOSE, Calif (AP) — The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to renovate the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.
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Green Bay Packers waive former Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma

Green Bay Packers waive former Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma

Canadian Taylor Elgersma won't start the season on the Green Bay Packers' active roster. The Packers placed the former Wilfrid Laurier star quarterback on waivers Tuesday as NFL teams made their final cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to engagement rings

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to engagement rings

NEW YORK (AP) — It started with a friendship bracelet. It ended with an engagement ring. Taylor Swift, the pop superstar, and Travis Kelce, the football champion, are engaged.
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Venus Williams to compete in U.S. Open women's doubles with Leylah Fernandez

Venus Williams to compete in U.S. Open women's doubles with Leylah Fernandez

NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will compete in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez of Canada on Tuesday.
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Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open with 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez

Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open with 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez

NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will compete in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez on Tuesday.
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Homan, Jacobs teams gear up for Pan Continental Curling Championships

Homan, Jacobs teams gear up for Pan Continental Curling Championships

Curling teams skipped by Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs will represent Canada at the Pan Continental Curling Championships, which serve as qualifiers for the 2026 men's and women's world championships.
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Jennifer Jones recounts journey from shy girl to curling legend in book "Rock Star"

Jennifer Jones recounts journey from shy girl to curling legend in book "Rock Star"

Curling dragged a shy introvert into the spotlight because she was so good at the sport. Jennifer Jones chronicles her evolution from the youngster who snuck out of the St.
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