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HOUSTON (AP) — After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was only one thing that could stop the UConn Huskies. The final buzzer.

FLINT, Mich. — The Saginaw Spirit will host and play in the 2024 Memorial Cup, the first time in 26 years the Canadian Hockey League's championship tournament will be held outside of Canada.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish left the Orioles' game against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a scoreless game after being struck on the right foot by a line drive.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Qualifier Katherine Sebov of Toronto spotted American Lauren Davis the first set then stormed back with 6-1,6-2 victories on Monday to advance to the round of 32 at the Charleston Open.

OTTAWA — After an uneven opening weekend at the world men's curling championship, Brad Gushue's Canadian team delivered a vintage performance at an ideal time.

OTTAWA — The 2023 Football Canada Cup will be held in July in Edmonton. Football Canada made the announcement Monday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will wear rainbow-themed warm-up jerseys for their annual Pride night celebration when they host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Former Canadian men's basketball team member and Olympian Greg Francis has died at the age of 48. Canada Basketball confirmed the news on Monday. The cause of death was not released.

Golf Canada has a two-prong plan to make golf more enjoyable for recreational players.

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Simon Becher has been named the Major League Soccer player of the matchday. Becher, 23, scored two goals and added an assist in his first MLS start in Vancouver's 5-0 rout of CF Montreal last Saturday.