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Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom's hockey heritage with him

Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom's hockey heritage with him

CALGARY — Some say he has his mother's hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first women to combine motherhood and elite hockey when she twice gave birth to children and returned to the U.S. women's team.
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women's entry list

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women's entry list

MONTREAL — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women’s field for the National Bank Open in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The world No. 1 and No.
Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation

Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to an investigation by Major League Baseball. MLB said Ortiz's paid leave will be through the end of the All-Star break on July 18.
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday.
Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals

Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday.
Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40'

Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40'

PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les McIntyre had just fallen out of his chuckwagon.
Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

MONTREAL — Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams.
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join.
A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join brother Cale

A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join brother Cale

DENVER (AP) — Should Taylor Makar someday make the roster, big brother Cale needs to consider altering the back of his Colorado Avalanche sweater. That's the running joke of Taylor, anyway — a “C.
A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout

A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw was laboring in pursuit of his 3,000th strikeout. His pitch count soaring, he was down to the last batter he would face, needing one more swing and miss to become the 20th pitcher to reach the milestone.