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Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting

Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.
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Bears great Steve McMichael, who has ALS, in intensive care with sepsis and pneumonia

Bears great Steve McMichael, who has ALS, in intensive care with sepsis and pneumonia

CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team who has ALS, was in intensive care because of sepsis and pneumonia, his wife said Friday.
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Jackson returns to Jays from family emergency list, Schneider set to make MLB debut

Jackson returns to Jays from family emergency list, Schneider set to make MLB debut

BOSTON — Right-handed reliever Jay Jackson is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on family medical emergency list. Jackson's son JR was born prematurely in early July.
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Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes

Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes

HAMILTON — Taylor Powell hasn't had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts — the defending Grey Cup champions — two weeks ago.
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Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Guentzel had the surgery on Wednesday.
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FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women's World Cup.
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Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million

Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million

Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a seven-year extension worth $45.
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Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever

SYDNEY (AP) — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women’s World Cup , which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament on Thursday.
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Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

WINNIPEG — There’s just something about playing the B.C. Lions that brings out the best in Kenny Lawler.
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Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard Women's World Cup Preliminary Round South Korea 1 Germany 1 Morocco 1 Colombia 0 --- CFL Winnipeg 50 British Columbia 14 --- Major League Baseball American League Texas 5 Chicago White Sox 3 Baltimore 6 Toronto 1 N.Y.
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