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Cubs' catcher Serven claimed by Blue Jays off waivers

Cubs' catcher Serven claimed by Blue Jays off waivers

TORONTO (AP) — Catcher Brian Serven was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven hit .130 with one RBI in 11 games for Colorado last season and batted .
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Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein , according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Lo
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Best friends Laskova, Vanisova determined to make it as Czech players in the PWHL

Best friends Laskova, Vanisova determined to make it as Czech players in the PWHL

MONTREAL — Dominika Laskova remembers waiting for a pass that never landed on her stick. Laskova was 12 years old taking the ice for Czechia’s under-15 national camp. Her teammate, Tereza Vanisova, was hogging the puck.
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Vladi Guerrero, son of HOF slugger and half-brother of Blue Jays star, strikes deal with Mets

Vladi Guerrero, son of HOF slugger and half-brother of Blue Jays star, strikes deal with Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Another member of the Guerrero family is headed to pro ball. Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and a half-brother of Toronto star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Shiffrin beats Slovakian skier Vlhova for emotional win in World Cup night race in Austria

Shiffrin beats Slovakian skier Vlhova for emotional win in World Cup night race in Austria

FLACHAU, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated an emotional win in a women’s World Cup night race Tuesday, edging out Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in another gripping duel of their ongoing slalom rivalry.
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Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada's rugby 7s

Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada's rugby 7s

VANCOUVER — Thomas Isherwood is instantly recognizable, whether on the training pitch or the rugby field. The mullet ensures that. "I’m one of those free flowing guys," the Canadian men's rugby sevens player said before practice last Friday.
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Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

MONTREAL — A 59-year-old martial arts coach appeared in court northeast of Montreal on Monday on more than 60 new alleged sexual offences involving minors. Réal Chayer was charged at the courthouse in Joliette, Que.
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Alouettes extend Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025

Alouettes extend Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have extended the contract of Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025, the CFL club announced Tuesday.
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Teenage surfer Erin Brooks officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen

Teenage surfer Erin Brooks officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen

Teenage surfer Erin Brooks received her Canadian citizenship Tuesday, clearing the way for her to attempt to wear the Maple Leaf at the Paris Olympics.
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Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs

Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.
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