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Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer

Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial in Spain a month before the World Cup for alleged irregularities involving his transfer to Barcelona in 2013.
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Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning

Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning

NEW YORK (AP) — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened Tuesday in Manhattan with a gala ceremony attended by the widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and
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Sports In Brief for Tuesday, July 26

Sports In Brief for Tuesday, July 26

NFL SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released running back Chris Carson with a failed physical designation on Tuesday, potentially signaling an end to his career because of a neck injury.
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Blackmon scores, Vancouver Whitecaps win Canadian Championship on penalties

Blackmon scores, Vancouver Whitecaps win Canadian Championship on penalties

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps earned some redemption on Tuesday. After years of struggling in the Canadian Championship, the club finally lifted the Voyageurs Cup after beating Toronto FC in the final.
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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:16 a.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:16 a.m. EDT

Russian expert at Griner's trial discusses medical cannabis KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The latest Russian court hearing in the drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner has focused on testimony about countries that regard cannabis as having l
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CP NewsAlert: Vancouver wins Voyageurs Cup beating Toronto in penalty shootout

CP NewsAlert: Vancouver wins Voyageurs Cup beating Toronto in penalty shootout

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have won the Canadian Championship final and the Voyageurs Cup with a hard-fought 5-3 victory in a penalty shootout tonight at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver.
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Springer's grand slam lifts Jays over Cardinals 10-3, Toronto wins seventh straight

Springer's grand slam lifts Jays over Cardinals 10-3, Toronto wins seventh straight

TORONTO — Working to a full count with the bases loaded in the sixth inning, George Springer knew he had done something right when he connected with Junior Fernandez's sinker.
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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:00 p.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:00 p.m. EDT

Russian expert at Griner's trial discusses medical cannabis KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The latest Russian court hearing in the drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner has focused on testimony about countries that regard cannabis as having l
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Five share lead in Canadian junior girls golf championship, 12-year-old impresses

Five share lead in Canadian junior girls golf championship, 12-year-old impresses

OTTAWA — Five golfers, including 12-year-old Lucy Lin of Vancouver, all carded two-under par 70s on Tuesday to share the first-round lead at the 2022 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. Madelin Boyd of Oshawa, Ont.
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Big Night for Big Papi: Red Sox honour Hall of Famer Ortiz

Big Night for Big Papi: Red Sox honour Hall of Famer Ortiz

BOSTON (AP) — With three giant World Series banners laid across the outfield grass, three championship trophies on a table and his Hall of Fame plaque hanging behind him, David Ortiz basked in the welcome of the Fenway fans on Tuesday, two days after
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