National Sports

Cameron Young leads John Deere Classic by 2, seeking long-awaited first tour win

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Cameron Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the John Deere Classic and put himself into position to erase an unwelcome distinction from his PGA Tour resume.

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Interim coach Terry Dunfield looking for TFC breakthrough: 'We need to start winning'

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield fired a ball from 25 yards out that clipped the crossbar of an empty goal.

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B.C. Lions look for spark after first loss of season to Toronto Argonauts

VANCOUVER — Vernon Adams Jr. admits he made mistakes against the Toronto Argonauts earlier this week as the B.C. Lions lost for the first time this season.

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Whitecaps need to compete for 'entirety of the game': Sartini

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping home comforts once again provide relief after a loss on the road. Vancouver (6-6-7) was blanked 3-0 by Sporting Kansas City on July 1, their eighth road loss of the season. The B.C.

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Canada's Andreescu and Shapovalov win singles matches at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov earned hard-fought singles victories Friday to advance at Wimbledon. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.

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Veteran Ottawa quarterback Masoli to make '23 season debut versus Ticats

HAMILTON — They're opponents now, but Simoni Lawrence still has a soft spot in his heart for Jeremiah Masoli. Masoli will make his season debut when Ottawa (1-2) visits the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-3) on Saturday night.

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Blue Jays recall starter Manoah after one-month stint in minors

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Alek Manoah from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday and placed reliever Jay Jackson on the paternity list.

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CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push against visiting Atlanta United

MONTREAL — CF Montreal looks to rekindle its dominance at home as it continues its playoff push Saturday against Atlanta United. Montreal (8-10-2) has established Stade Saputo as one of Major League Soccer’s premier fortresses.

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Roughriders pull off late comeback to beat Elks 12-11, snap home losing streak

REGINA — Trevor Harris was challenged to come up with the right adjective to describe the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 12-11 CFL victory over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday.

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Whit Merrifield helps Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 5-4 for doubleheader sweep

CHICAGO (AP) — Whit Merrifield played every inning of Toronto's doubleheader on Thursday. It was a long day, but a very productive one.

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