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Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
Sports In Brief for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022

Sports In Brief for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022

NFL Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than a
Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer

Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer

Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was "somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
Venus Williams loses to Canadian Marino in return to singles play in Washington

Venus Williams loses to Canadian Marino in return to singles play in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams lost to Rebecca Marino of Vancouver on Monday in her return to singles play after more than a year away, a defeat the seven-time Grand Slam champion chalked up to being rusty
Astros upgrade roster with trades for 1B Mancini, C Vázquez

Astros upgrade roster with trades for 1B Mancini, C Vázquez

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros acquired first baseman Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade Monday, and then added catcher Christian Vázquez in a deal with the Boston Red Sox.
Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire

Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire

When Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal to stay with the Washington Nationals, it ensured Tuesday's 6 p.m. EDT trade deadline would have a little juice.
Boys basketball powerhouses flash offence in U-17, U-15 national championship openers

Boys basketball powerhouses flash offence in U-17, U-15 national championship openers

EDMONTON — The first Under-15 and Under-17 national boys' basketball championships in three years tipped off Monday in Edmonton, and it didn't take long to recognize a couple powerhouses in both tournaments.
Canada blanks Jamaica 5-0 to open play at CONCACAF U-15 Women's Championship

Canada blanks Jamaica 5-0 to open play at CONCACAF U-15 Women's Championship

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikolina Istocki scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-15 Championship with a 5-0 win over Jamaica on Monday.
Charron, Deguchi and McIntosh top the podium for Canada at Commonwealth Games

Charron, Deguchi and McIntosh top the podium for Canada at Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — Canadians continue to rack up medals at the Commonwealth Games. Three Canadians were golden on Monday, as part of a 13-medal performance. Maude Charron of Sainte-Luce, Que.
Goalie Dylan Garand and forward Kent Johnson headline Canada's world junior team

Goalie Dylan Garand and forward Kent Johnson headline Canada's world junior team

Goalie Dylan Garand and centre Kent Johnson headline Canada's men's world junior team announced on Monday. Hockey Canada named its full roster for the rescheduled under-20 world championship slated to begin on Aug. 9 in Edmonton.
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