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Sochi club withdraws from league in blow to World Cup plans

Sochi club withdraws from league in blow to World Cup plans

SOCHI, Russia — The Russian city of Sochi's only professional soccer club says it is withdrawing from the league, in a move which calls World Cup legacy plans into question.
NKorean taekwondo team in SKorea for 1st time in 10 years

NKorean taekwondo team in SKorea for 1st time in 10 years

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A North Korean taekwondo demonstration team arrived in South Korea on Friday for its first performances in the rival country in 10 years.
Player jailed for punching referee twice after being ejected from championship

Player jailed for punching referee twice after being ejected from championship

CHARLOTTETOWN — An 18-year-old hockey player from P.E.I. who punched a referee twice in the face, cutting his lip, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games CFL Montreal 17 Saskatchewan 16 --- MLB American League Texas 11 Toronto 4 Chicago White Sox 9 Minnesota 0 Houston 12 Oakland 9 Cleveland 6 Baltimore 3 L.A. Angels 10 N.Y.
76ers take Fultz, Lakers grab Ball to start NBA draft

76ers take Fultz, Lakers grab Ball to start NBA draft

NEW YORK — Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and the future of the NBA arrived Thursday night. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau hope to rekindle their past.
Raptors select Indiana forward OG Anunoby with 23rd pick in NBA draft

Raptors select Indiana forward OG Anunoby with 23rd pick in NBA draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors believe they landed one of the most versatile defenders in Thursday night's NBA draft when injured forward OG Anunoby fell to No. 23.
Coyotes, Tippett mutually agree to part ways

Coyotes, Tippett mutually agree to part ways

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Tippett stuck with the Arizona Coyotes through four seasons of playing without an owner, five years of losing since the franchise's greatest success in the desert and the start of a rebuilding process.
Crapigna's missed FG makes Durant a winner in Als debut as Montreal tops Riders

Crapigna's missed FG makes Durant a winner in Als debut as Montreal tops Riders

MONTREAL — Darian Durant played down the revenge factor in the week leading up to facing his old team but, when the game was over, the veteran quarterback admitted it felt good to win.
AP Sources: Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves

AP Sources: Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — The long-anticipated reunion between Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau is on.
Quebec City's Francois Lavoie up for ESPY Best Bowler Award

Quebec City's Francois Lavoie up for ESPY Best Bowler Award

TORONTO — Quebec City's Francois Lavoie is one of three nominees for the 2017 Best Bowler ESPY Award. The 24-year-old Lavoie, named PBA Tour rookie of the year in 2016, is up against E.J.