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Smith enjoys strong finish at U.S. Open, aims to defend British Open title

Smith enjoys strong finish at U.S. Open, aims to defend British Open title

LOS ANGELES — Cameron Smith's strong play during the final nine holes of the U.S. Open Sunday could give him a boost when he defends his British Open title next month.
McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title

McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. If only he could've made a putt or two to go with it.
Kelly directs Argos to 32-14 win over Tiger-Cats

Kelly directs Argos to 32-14 win over Tiger-Cats

TORONTO — The Hall of Fame uncle had one final piece of advice for his nephew Chad Kelly, the 29-year-old quarterback who has been installed to lead the defending Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts in their 150th anniversary year.
Fowler fades in final round after bounceback U.S. Open

Fowler fades in final round after bounceback U.S. Open

LOS ANGELES (AP) — From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off just about everything during the 123rd U.S. Open that once made him one of the most compelling figures in golf.
Maguire plays final 6 holes in 6 under, wins Meijer LPGA Classic

Maguire plays final 6 holes in 6 under, wins Meijer LPGA Classic

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Leona Maguire used a fabulous finish to avoid another near-miss at the Meijer LPGA Classic.
Montreal's Lance Stroll finishes ninth at Canadian Grand Prix

Montreal's Lance Stroll finishes ninth at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Another Canadian Grand Prix, another familiar result for Montreal's Lance Stroll. The Aston Martin driver managed to climb through the field and finish in ninth place Sunday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Seager, Duran star as Rangers rally past Blue Jays 11-7

Seager, Duran star as Rangers rally past Blue Jays 11-7

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager and Ezequiel Duran each had four hits, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on Sunday.
Catcher Alejandro Kirk leaves Blue Jays game after being hit by pitch

Catcher Alejandro Kirk leaves Blue Jays game after being hit by pitch

ARLINGTON, Texas — Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has left Toronto's game with the Texas Rangers after being hit by a pitch. Kirk had a laceration and contusion after being taking a 95.6 m.p.h. fastball off his left hand.
Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players' union

Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players' union

Marty Walsh wasn't a man in a hurry to leave the Biden administration. Less than halfway through the president's term, Walsh was in a comfortable spot in the Cabinet as labor secretary.
Canada's Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes win gold at Beach Pro Tour Challenge event

Canada's Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes win gold at Beach Pro Tour Challenge event

JŪRMALA, Latvia — Canada's Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes won their first Beach Pro Tour gold medal as a team on Sunday. Canada defeated Switzerland’s Zoé Vergé-Dépré and Esmée Böbner 2-0 (21-17 21-17) in the tournament's final.