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Road accident in northern Nigeria kills 22 athletes returning from a sports festival

Road accident in northern Nigeria kills 22 athletes returning from a sports festival

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A bus veered off a bridge in Nigeria's northern state of Kano, killing at least 22 athletes returning home from a sports festival and leaving several other passengers injured, the state's governor said.
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Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts

Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts

Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Senecal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections.
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Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton made sure the Indiana Pacers gave their fans a celebration they waited 25 years to see again.
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Revolution score three times in second half to beat CF Montreal 3-0

Revolution score three times in second half to beat CF Montreal 3-0

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s struggles continued Saturday night at Stade Saputo, with the Major League Soccer team dropping its fifth straight match, a 3-0 loss against the New England Revolution.
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Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 to reach NBA Finals for second time in franchise history

Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 to reach NBA Finals for second time in franchise history

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second t
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Toronto FC's miserable May ends in 2-0 loss to visiting Charlotte FC

Toronto FC's miserable May ends in 2-0 loss to visiting Charlotte FC

TORONTO — A miserable May ended in another loss for Toronto FC. Toronto coach Robin Fraser had hoped his team could pick up points in a home-heavy month.
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U.S. claims Para World Hockey gold medal with 6-1 win over Canada

U.S. claims Para World Hockey gold medal with 6-1 win over Canada

BUFFALO — Defenceman Jack Wallace had three goals and an assist, and Brody Roybal chipped in with five assists as the United States claimed gold with a 6-1 win over Canada in the Para World Hockey Championship game on Saturday at LECOM Harborcentre.
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Scheffler has flawless card and surges into lead at the Memorial, Taylor three shots back

Scheffler has flawless card and surges into lead at the Memorial, Taylor three shots back

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was at his best on a tough day at Muirfield Village, opening with 13 straight pars and then pouring it on at the end for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday over Ben Griffin at the Memorial.
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Canada downs Nicaragua at CONCACAF U-20 Championship, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

Canada downs Nicaragua at CONCACAF U-20 Championship, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

ALAJUELA — Canada booked its ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup by virtue of its 4-1 win over Nicaragua coupled with Mexico's 4-0 victory over Panama on Saturday at the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.
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Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury

Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury

TORONTO — The feel-good vibe created by Toronto's homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre.
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