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Fowler, Clark share U.S. Open lead, major champs chasing them
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rickie Fowler made his biggest birdie when no one expected it with a 70-foot putt. Wyndham Clark responded with a bold play for a birdie on the final hole to catch him Saturday and ...
Jun 17, 2023
Short par-3 15th hole presented many challenges at U.S. Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Country Club features two of the longest par-3 holes in U.S. Open history. On Saturday, it also had the shortest. The 15th hole played at 81 yards, supplanting the s...
Jun 17, 2023
B.C. Lions blitz Edmonton Elks 22-0, Rhymes records game's only touchdown
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions blitzed the Edmonton Elks 22-0 as the Lions kicked off their home opener on Saturday at B.C. Place. With 33,000 fans in the stands, the Lions' offence sputtered throughout t...
Jun 17, 2023
Toronto Arrows end disappointing MLR season with 13th loss of the campaign
TORONTO - The injury-plagued Toronto Arrows ended a disappointing season with yet another defeat Saturday, squandering a first-half lead to lose 26-24 to the NOLA Gold in Major League Rugby play. Toro...
Jun 17, 2023
Blinken arrives Beijing on high-stakes mission to cool soaring US-China tensions
BEIJING (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the wor...
Jun 17, 2023
Yang takes Meijer LPGA Classic lead with third straight 67
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) - Amy Yang birdied all five par 5s at Blythefield and shot her third straight 5-under 67 to take the third-round lead Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic. Yang rebounded from bogey...
Jun 17, 2023
Jung, Heim hit back-to-back homers, García shines in field as Rangers beat Jays 4-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Jung and Jonah Heim hit back-to-back homers, Adolis Garca had his MLB-leading 10th outfield assist among three defensive gems and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue J...
Jun 17, 2023
Talismanic captain Atiba Hutchinson set for final appearance for Canada
Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson calls an end to his distinguished playing career Sunday. He's looking to leave with a trophy. The 40-year-old midfielder has already said goodbye to his longtime Turkis...
Jun 17, 2023
Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff's RBI single in 5th
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's bullpen teamed up for a three-hitter, Alex Kirilloff delivered an RBI single in a breakthrough fifth inning against Detroit starter Joey Wentz, and the Twins beat the Ti...
Jun 17, 2023
US Open in LA turns into a quiet major with limited crowds and tough walk
LOS ANGELES - This U.S. Open is not to be mistaken as "Golf, But Louder" on so many levels. Mostly the loud part. Bringing the second-oldest championship in golf to Los Angeles Country Club - so exclu...
Jun 17, 2023
