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Canada's Diez and Zhao post first-round wins in French Open qualifying matches

Canada's Diez and Zhao post first-round wins in French Open qualifying matches

PARIS — Steven Diez and Carol Zhao won first-round qualifying matches Monday at the French Open on a day of mixed results for Canadian players. Diez, from Toronto, defeated Elliot Benchetrit of Morocco 6-3, 6-1 while Zhao, from Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Court order would allow 15-year-old to sign with NSWL team

Court order would allow 15-year-old to sign with NSWL team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows a talented 15-year-old player who already trains with professionals to sign with a National Women's Soccer League team. The order issued Monday by U.S.
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Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays 14-8 on Monday.
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Canada loses to Germany, falls to 0-3 at world championship

Canada loses to Germany, falls to 0-3 at world championship

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Germany beat Canada 3-1 on Monday at the hockey world championship to remain undefeated through three games. Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill allowed two goals on 24 shots as Canada fell to 0-3-0.
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US warns against all travel to Japan as Olympics loom

US warns against all travel to Japan as Olympics loom

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department are warning Americans against all travel to Japan because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country as it prepares to host the Olympics in just two months.
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Sun coach apologizes for comment about player's weight

Sun coach apologizes for comment about player's weight

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller has apologized for making a disparaging remark to a referee about the weight of Las Vegas Aces post player Liz Cambage.
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AP source: Rodgers doesn't attend Packers' 1st day of OTAs

AP source: Rodgers doesn't attend Packers' 1st day of OTAs

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t present for the first day of organized team activities Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Canada drops 3-1 decision to Germany to remain winless at world hockey championship

Canada drops 3-1 decision to Germany to remain winless at world hockey championship

RIGA, Latvia — Canada dropped a 3-1 decision to Germany on Monday to remain winless at the men's world hockey championship. Nick Paul scored the lone goal for Canada, which has opened the preliminary round with three straight losses.
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NHL hands Oilers forward Josh Archibald a one-game ban for clipping Jets' Stanley

NHL hands Oilers forward Josh Archibald a one-game ban for clipping Jets' Stanley

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Archibald was given a one-game suspension by the NHL on Monday for clipping Jets defenceman Logan Stanley in Winnipeg's 5-4 overtime win on Sunday night.
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NFL will review Eugene Chung's allegations of discrimation

NFL will review Eugene Chung's allegations of discrimation

The NFL plans to review Eugene Chung’s allegations that a team official made discriminatory comments during his interview for a coaching position.
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