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Maple Leafs hire former Canucks executive Clancey as assistant general manager

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Derek Clancey as assistant general manager, player personnel, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old spent last season as an assistant GM with the Vancouver Canucks.

Jul 18, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

National Lacrosse League's Vancouver Warriors hire Malawsky as head coach, GM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Warriors have hired Curt Malawsky as their head coach and general manager. He is the third general manager and third head coach in the National Lacrosse League team's history.

Jul 18, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Björn Borg's son Leo wins his first match on ATP tour

BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — More than 40 years later, there is another Borg on the list of ATP match winners. Leo Borg, the son of 11-time Grand Slam champion Björn Borg, won a main-draw match on the ATP tour for the first time on Tuesday.

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Amateur soccer player found dead in Argentina after attack on referee goes viral

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A player from an amateur soccer league in Buenos Aires was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head shortly after being charged with attempted homicide for a violent assault against a referee during a match last week

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Ex-Ajax and Manchester United goalie Van der Sar leaves intensive care after bleed around his brain

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been released from an intensive care unit in a Dutch hospital and hopes to return home next week as he recovers from a bleed around the brain , he said Tuesday in an Instagram post.

Jul 18, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Hamilton Tiger-Cats place veteran quarterback Shiltz on six-game injured list

HAMILTON, Ohio — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats placed quarterback Matt Shiltz on the six-game injured list and signed veteran passer Antonio Pipkin on Tuesday. Shiltz was injured in Hamilton's 37-29 road win over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.

Jul 18, 2023 10:53 AM Read more >

Marcus Rashford commits to 5 more years at Man United after most prolific season of career

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After the most prolific season of his career, Marcus Rashford committed himself to five more years at Manchester United on Tuesday.

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Lyon's American owner John Textor hits back after French soccer watchdog limits transfer business

PARIS (AP) — Lyon owner John Textor has attacked a decision by French football’s financial watchdog to monitor the club's transfer activities this season.

Jul 18, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Vingegaard closer to Tour victory after sensational time trial extends lead to nearly 2 minutes

COMBLOUX, France (AP) — Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard may have time-trialed his way to a second straight Tour de France victory.

Jul 18, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has ACL surgery to continue injury woes

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has undergone reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, continuing the injury-hit start to his time at the English club.

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