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Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener

Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Spieth kept a clean card and clean pants, even without having to roll them up to his calves on a rain-soaked course. He opened with a 7-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays

Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays

CLEVELAND (AP) — Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan Rocchio and José Tena sparked Cleveland’s offense, and the Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday.
McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots

McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots

CALEDON, Ont. — Ashton McCulloch shot a final round of 70 to win the 118th Canadian men’s amateur golf championship by five shots. McCulloch of Kingston, Ont.
Holmgren wins world junior cross-country cycling title, fellow Canadian Lowe second

Holmgren wins world junior cross-country cycling title, fellow Canadian Lowe second

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Isabella Holmgren won gold and fellow Canadian Marin Lowe took silver in the women's junior cross-country Olympic race Thursday at the cycling world championships. Holmgren, from Orillia, Ont.
Ally Ewing leads Women's British Open after 1st round in bid to become latest American major champ

Ally Ewing leads Women's British Open after 1st round in bid to become latest American major champ

WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) — The United States is seeking its third female major champion of 2023 at the AIG Women's British Open this week. Few would have predicted Ally Ewing leading the charge.
Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season

Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season

TORONTO — David Branch says he will retire as Ontario Hockey League commissioner, a role he has held since the league was founded in 1980, after the upcoming season. Branch was named commissioner of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League on Sept.
Leafs sign first-round draft pick Easton Cowan to entry-level contract

Leafs sign first-round draft pick Easton Cowan to entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed first-round draft pick Easton Cowan to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Maple Leafs selected the 18-year-old forward with the 28th overall pick at the 2023 NHL draft.
Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn is happy to admit her first reaction on learning the United States had been knocked out of the Women’s World Cup was “bye!” It was raw and spontaneous relief, coupled with a little
England midfielder Lauren James handed 2-match ban at Women's World Cup

England midfielder Lauren James handed 2-match ban at Women's World Cup

SYDNEY (AP) — England midfielder Lauren James was handed a two-match ban Thursday following her sending-off against Nigeria in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup .