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Ex-NFL star Aqib Talib's brother turns self in after slaying

Ex-NFL star Aqib Talib's brother turns self in after slaying

LANCASTER, Texas (AP) — The brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib turned himself in to authorities Monday after police identified him as the suspect in the shooting death of a coach at a youth football game in Texas.
Whitecaps loan midfielder Alexandre to Brazilian club Fortaleza EC

Whitecaps loan midfielder Alexandre to Brazilian club Fortaleza EC

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have loaned midfielder Caio Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC through the end of the year.
Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

CALGARY — The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is hiring an organist to hype up the crowds at professional hockey games — a position that hasn't been vacant for more than three decades.
Poulin, Jenner lead Canada into women's world hockey championship

Poulin, Jenner lead Canada into women's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Led by captain and golden-goal scorer Marie-Philip Poulin, Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship resembles the lineup that won an Olympic gold medal in Beijing in February.
Canada's bobsled, skeleton federation in negotiations with Canada's safe-sport office

Canada's bobsled, skeleton federation in negotiations with Canada's safe-sport office

The national governing body for bobsled and skeleton plans to sign on with Canada's new safe sport office.
Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship Aug. 25 to Sept. 4 in Herning and Frederikshavn, Denmark with hometown: GOALTENDERS Ann-Renée Desbiens, Clermont, Que.; Emerance Maschmeyer, Bruderheim, Alta.
Blue Jays outfielder Springer reinstated from 10-day IL, set to play Orioles

Blue Jays outfielder Springer reinstated from 10-day IL, set to play Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been reinstated from the injured list and will be active for the team's series-opening game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced Monday.
Vasek Pospisil, Alexis Galarneau highlight Canadian men's Davis Cup team

Vasek Pospisil, Alexis Galarneau highlight Canadian men's Davis Cup team

Vasek Pospisil will headline the Canadian men's squad set to compete in Valencia, Spain for the round-robin Davis Cup Finals. Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl, Gabriel Diallo, and Cleeve Harper were also named to the team by Tennis Canada on Monday.
Flames forward Huberdeau pledges to donate brain for research on brain injuries

Flames forward Huberdeau pledges to donate brain for research on brain injuries

Calgary Flames star Jonathan Huberdeau has pledged to donate his brain to Project Enlist Canada for research on brain injuries.
WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported Monday, amid talks between the U.S.
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