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"It's an underdog story," says Gene Warman, an Ohio native sitting in a bar with his son in a city...

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) walks on the court during the first half of of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Thursday, April 20, 2023. Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James. (Ashley Landis/AP Photo, File)

Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joining Jordan, LeBron

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PHOENIX - Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to...

The Grey Cup pictured during an event at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stadium on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

CFL fines teams for exceeding 2022 salary cap

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TORONTO - The Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts were among four teams that exceeded the CFL's salary cap last season, the...

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

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PHOENIX - Hope bounced around Brittney Griner like a buoy and an anchor. Hope of returning home, hope of a...

Miami Dolphins' Terron Armstead announces South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith as the selection by the Miami Dolphins during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Dolphins bolster secondary, take CB Cam Smith in NFL draft

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The Miami Dolphins added depth to their secondary by selecting South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young gets a jersey from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by Carolina Panthers with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Panthers take Bryce Young at No. 1 overall in NFL draft

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers believe they've finally found their franchise quarterback. The Panthers selected Alabama's Bryce Young with...

Nasa Hataoka takes her approach shot to the second green during the first round of the LPGA LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Johannsson leads after 1st day of JM Eagle LA Championship

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LOS ANGELES - Linnea Johansson shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the...

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during qualification ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on April 28, 2023. (Darko Bandic / AP)

Leclerc beats Verstappen to pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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BAKU, Azerbaijan - Charles Leclerc and Ferrari can start to hope again. Tenth in the standings and with only a...

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Michael Eyssimont (23) and Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly (44) battle for the puck during third period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, April 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Lightning down Maple Leafs 4-2 to force Game 6

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TORONTO - Michael Eyssimont had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs...

Jets season comes to disappointing end as Golden Knights clinch series

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The Vegas Golden Knights made quick work of the Winnipeg Jets, eliminating Winnipeg in five games capping it off with...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, centre, waits in the Green Room at the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, MO., on April 27, 2023. (Doug Benc / AP)

Will Levis, widely expected to be picked in first round of 2023 NFL Draft, suffers awkward moments as he isn’t chosen

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We've seen it before. Those cutaways during the NFL Draft to hopefuls waiting for their names to be picked as...

Canada’s Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing hug at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship Gangneung, Korea on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The husband-and-wife duo qualified for the semifinal after wrapping up first place in their pool at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Thursday. HO-World Curling Federation-Eakin Howard/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canada advances to semifinals at world mixed doubles curling championship

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GANGNEUNG - Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing qualified for the semifinal after wrapping up first place in their pool...

After 13 years in the minors, Pirates’ Maggi makes MLB debut

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PITTSBURGH - After 13 years in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi was greeted with a standing ovation when he made...

Canada's Rebecca Marino watches her shot after returning to Belgium's Ysaline Bonaventure during a Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers singles match, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 14, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Canada’s Rebecca Marino loses to Belgium’s Elise Mertens at Madrid Open

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MADRID - Canada's Rebecca Marino is out of the Madrid Open in the Round of 64 after losing Thursday in...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, drives against Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown and center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Anthony Edwards’ lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in way

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MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for third degree assault by Denver police following the team's season-ending...

Shortstop Dick Groat, left, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and pitcher Lindy McDaniel, of the St. Louis Cardinals, talk at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, on Aug. 11, 1960. (AP)

Former Pirates great Dick Groat, a 2-sport star, dies at 92

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PITTSBURGH - Dick Groat, a two-sport star who went from All-American guard in basketball to a brief stint in the...

A goalkeeper warms up before an international friendly soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London, on June 2, 2012. (Tim Hales / AP)

Nearly half fail new FIFA test to get player agent licence

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ZURICH - Nearly half the candidates failed a new FIFA exam to work as a player agent in soccer, the...

Miami Marlins' Garrett Cooper (26) puts the Marlins ahead with a two-run double as Atlanta Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp (48) looks on in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Marlins rally in ninth, stun Braves 5-4 to avoid sweep

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ATLANTA - Garrett Cooper picked a great time to break out of his slump. Cooper came through with a two-out,...

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda flied out to end the top of the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Angels overcome Ohtani’s rough inning for 8-7 win over A’s

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