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Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman

Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman

LAS VEGAS — With Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson making his second consecutive appearance as host, and joking that unlike the Oscars his audience should refrain from fighting, the National Hockey League Awards night was held in Las Vegas.
NBA Finals viewership up 24 percent over 2021

NBA Finals viewership up 24 percent over 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 14 million people watched the Golden State Warriors win its fourth NBA championship since 2015 by beating the Boston Celtics in the sixth game of their series.
Women's PGA Championship doubles prize money to $9 million

Women's PGA Championship doubles prize money to $9 million

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is doubling the size of its purse to $9 million, another boost to the women’s game that brings prize money for the five majors to nearly triple the amount from a decade ago.
Serena Williams wins 1st match of comeback after year away

Serena Williams wins 1st match of comeback after year away

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — As “What A Feeling” boomed around Devonshire Park, Serena Williams strode onto center court at Eastbourne to a standing ovation for her first competitive tennis match in nearly a year.
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James team up for entertainment venture

Naomi Osaka, LeBron James team up for entertainment venture

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Naomi Osaka are becoming teammates in the entertainment world.
Column: Youth movement can make LIV Golf look appealing

Column: Youth movement can make LIV Golf look appealing

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Players willing to leave the PGA Tour for riches only Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund can provide is a movement Rory McIlroy refers to as the “easy way out.” Maybe that's too easy of an explanation.
Whitecaps, York United set to clash in Canadian Championship semi finals

Whitecaps, York United set to clash in Canadian Championship semi finals

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini says his Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of playing their biggest game so far this year. The 'Caps are set to host York United on Wednesday in the semifinal of the Canadian Championship.
Canada's McIntosh sets junior world record in 200-metre butterfly at swimming worlds

Canada's McIntosh sets junior world record in 200-metre butterfly at swimming worlds

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Summer McIntosh set a world junior record in the 200-metre butterfly while Kylie Masse set herself up for a Canadian-record seventh career medal Tuesday at the world aquatics championships.
After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft

After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft

TORONTO — Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors' pre-draft media availability Tuesday, general manager Bobby Webster couldn't help but open with a quip. "It's not like having the No. 4 pick is it?" he said with a smile.
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League player of the week

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League player of the week

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named American League player of the week on Tuesday after hitting .407 with three home runs and seven RBIs over seven games.
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