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Bandits sweep the Rock in tight NLL East final

Bandits sweep the Rock in tight NLL East final

TORONTO — Chase Fraser had two goals and teammate Josh Byrne added six assists as the Buffalo Bandits eliminated the Toronto Rock from the National Lacrosse League playoffs with a 10-9 victory in the East Conference Finals.
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Firebirds clip Spitfires 4-3 in OHL Western final series opener

Firebirds clip Spitfires 4-3 in OHL Western final series opener

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Flint Firebirds scored three goals in the second period, including two by Tag Bertuzzi, and held on to defeat the Spitfires 4-3 in the opening game of the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference Final in Windsor.
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Pereira leads PGA Championship; Woods withdraws after 79

Pereira leads PGA Championship; Woods withdraws after 79

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Mito Pereira spent four hours soaring and sliding at Southern Hills in the cold and wind, calling it the biggest round of his life Saturday in the PGA Championship and one that gave him an idea of what to expect Sunday.
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Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes

Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE (AP) — Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Vancouver Whitecaps sign CPL goalie Giantsopoulos to a two-day deal

Vancouver Whitecaps sign CPL goalie Giantsopoulos to a two-day deal

VANCOUVER — Looking for a short-term fix because of a shortage of goalkeepers, the Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian Premier League netminder Nikolaos (Niko) Giantsopoulos to a two-day deal on Saturday.
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Bo Bichette's two home runs lift Toronto Blue Jays over Cincinnati Reds 3-1

Bo Bichette's two home runs lift Toronto Blue Jays over Cincinnati Reds 3-1

TORONTO — Alek Manoah had the best outing of his season on Saturday afternoon, allowing just one run over eight innings.
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US Soccer Hall of Fame inductees praise equal pay agreement

US Soccer Hall of Fame inductees praise equal pay agreement

FRISCO, Texas. (AP) — Shannon Boxx, Christie Pearce Rampone and Linda Hamilton all celebrated this week's landmark equal pay agreement with U.S. Soccer as the three women were enshrined Saturday in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rain held off long enough on Saturday to complete the first round of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on a soupy day that still produced eye-popping speeds not seen in 26 years at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan wins Champions League again as Lyon beats Barcelona 3-1

Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan wins Champions League again as Lyon beats Barcelona 3-1

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan won the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the fifth time as Lyon beat defending champion Barcelona 3-1 in Saturday's final.
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Canadian women suffer narrow quarterfinal loss to Ireland in Toulouse rugby sevens

Canadian women suffer narrow quarterfinal loss to Ireland in Toulouse rugby sevens

TOULOUSE, France — A late try by Eva Higgins lifted Ireland to a 22-21 rugby win over Canada in Cup quarterfinal play Saturday at the HSBC France Sevens.
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