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Serena Williams says it's unfair she's drug-tested more

Serena Williams says it's unfair she's drug-tested more

LONDON — Serena Williams says it isn't fair that she has been drug-tested more than other American tennis players this year. "Just test everyone equally," the seven-time Wimbledon champion said Sunday at a pre-tournament news conference.
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Teenaged point guard Andrew Nembhard quietly shining for Canada's senior squad

Teenaged point guard Andrew Nembhard quietly shining for Canada's senior squad

TORONTO — Teen phenom R.J. Barrett made a huge splash in his national senior basketball team debut. But partly lost in Barrett's big shadow was the play of his friend and fellow 18-year-old Andrew Nembhard.
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Jets sign free-agent goaltender Laurent Brossoit to one-year contract

Jets sign free-agent goaltender Laurent Brossoit to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed free-agent goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year contract on Sunday. The deal will pay Brossoit US$650,000. Brossoit played 14 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season, posting a 3-7-1 record.
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Joey's Back! Bautista excited for Toronto return with Mets

Joey's Back! Bautista excited for Toronto return with Mets

NEW YORK — While other players were prepping for this season at spring training, Jose Bautista was on his own. A six-time All-Star without a big league job, Bautista remained eager to catch on somewhere and knew he needed to be resourceful.
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Shapovalov highlights five Canadians in Wimbledon singles main draw

Shapovalov highlights five Canadians in Wimbledon singles main draw

LONDON — Denis Shapovalov is heading into Wimbledon with low expectations. The young star from Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Five things on new Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares

Five things on new Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares

John Tavares signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, ending the saga of one of the most highly sought after free agents in NHL history.
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Source: Backup guard Fred VanVleet agrees to two-year deal with Raptors

Source: Backup guard Fred VanVleet agrees to two-year deal with Raptors

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet has always bet on himself. Because for awhile, it seemed like nobody else would. But VanVleet earned the Raptors' undying support as the hard-working motor that powered Toronto's league-leading second unit last season.
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Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup

Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup

MOSCOW — Russia shockingly eliminated Spain from the World Cup, surviving two hours of dominance by the 2010 champions in a 1-1 draw and then winning a penalty shootout 4-3.
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Back at Wimbledon, Serena Williams gabs about baby and more

Back at Wimbledon, Serena Williams gabs about baby and more

LONDON — Serena Williams says she got choked up when she brought her baby daughter to Centre Court. She appreciates the All England Club's decision to seed her as she prepares to return to action at Wimbledon on Monday for the first time as a mother.
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2-time champ Andy Murray out of Wimbledon because bad hip

2-time champ Andy Murray out of Wimbledon because bad hip

LONDON — Two-time champion Andy Murray pulled out of Wimbledon on Sunday because of a bad hip that has been a problem for about a year and was surgically repaired less than six months ago.
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