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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
IndyCar champ Will Power shoves Scott Dixon after crash during practice for Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) - Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power shoved Scott Dixon after the two were involved in a crash on Saturday that severely damaged both cars during practice at Road America. Di...
Jun 17, 2023
Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday. Brazil said this was ...
Jun 17, 2023
'Beavers, lumberjacks': Finnish driver tips his cap to Canada at Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Spectators at the Canadian Grand Prix might notice a driver sporting a helmet that looks a lot like home. Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas said he wanted his special design for the race to re...
Jun 17, 2023
Military investigates sexual misconduct allegation against Snowbirds pilot
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Royal Canadian Air Force says it is investigating a sexual misconduct allegation against a Snowbirds pilot. The commanders of 1 and 2 Canadian Air Divisions issued a statement o...
Jun 17, 2023
Sweden dispatches Canadian duo in round of 16 at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Sweden defeated Canada 8-5 Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts for the first time. Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Camp...
Jun 17, 2023
Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland in Euro qualifying
Erling Haaland scored on his return to Norway and it wasn't enough as Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year's European Championship. Haaland o...
Jun 17, 2023
Canada's Michael Woods moves into first place at La Route d'Occitanie in France
Defending champion Michael Woods won the third stage of La Route d'Occitanie on Saturday to move into the overall lead with one stage remaining. The 36-year-old from Ottawa has a 10-second advantage o...
Jun 17, 2023
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz crashes in rainy final practice at Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Rainy weather at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve got the best of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix's final practice session Saturday. Sainz drew a red flag o...
Jun 17, 2023