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Twins set franchise record with 28 hits in 20-7 rout of M's

Twins set franchise record with 28 hits in 20-7 rout of M's

MINNEAPOLIS — Eddie Rosario wasn't a very happy camper after not starting four games in the past nine days. He took his frustrations out on the Seattle Mariners pitching staff, and his teammates joined the hit party as well.
Blue Jays fail to reach .500 again, beaten by Tampa Rays as Estrada struggles

Blue Jays fail to reach .500 again, beaten by Tampa Rays as Estrada struggles

TORONTO — The Blue Jays' bid to get to .500 this season took another hit Tuesday night. Tampa Bay rookie Jake Faria handcuffed Toronto over 6 1/3 innings and the Rays tormented Jays starter Marco Estrada en route to an 8-1 victory.
Anthony Jackson-Hamel scores in 87 minute, Canada beats Curacao 2-1

Anthony Jackson-Hamel scores in 87 minute, Canada beats Curacao 2-1

Montreal Impact fans are used to seeing Anthony Jackson-Hamel come off the bench to score goals but now he's doing it for Canada's national team as well.
Rodman begins sightseeing on NKorea trip he hopes opens door

Rodman begins sightseeing on NKorea trip he hopes opens door

PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of — Dennis Rodman, the former NBA bad boy who has palled around with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, began sightseeing in Pyongyang on Wednesday during a trip he said he hoped will "open a door" for hi
Warriors' Game 5 win wraps up highly-watched NBA Finals

Warriors' Game 5 win wraps up highly-watched NBA Finals

NEW YORK — Golden State's championship-clinching victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals was watched by more than 25 million viewers on ABC, wrapping up the most-viewed series since Michael Jordan's last title in 1998.
Blue Jays draft first baseman Kacy Clemens, son of former pitcher Roger

Blue Jays draft first baseman Kacy Clemens, son of former pitcher Roger

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays could soon have another Clemens in their organization. Toronto selected first baseman Kacy Clemens, son of former Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, in the eighth round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday.
Spanish state prosecutor accuses Ronaldo of tax fraud

Spanish state prosecutor accuses Ronaldo of tax fraud

BARCELONA, Spain — A Spanish state prosecutor accused Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo of defrauding Spain's tax office of 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) in unpaid taxes on Tuesday.
Pills, alcohol found in US bobsledder at death

Pills, alcohol found in US bobsledder at death

Olympic bobsledding champion Steven Holcomb had prescription sleeping pills and alcohol in his system when he was found dead last month, according to a toxicology report provided to his family and USA Bobsled and Skeleton.
Players walk out to sound of Oasis song for France-England

Players walk out to sound of Oasis song for France-England

SAINT-DENIS, France — In an emotional show of support for the victims of the recent attacks in Manchester and London, France and England players walked out to the sound of "Don't Look Back in Anger" from Oasis moments before Tuesday's friendly at Sta
Thormeyer wins silver at Mare Nostrum swim meet, Oleksiak and Ruck take bronze

Thormeyer wins silver at Mare Nostrum swim meet, Oleksiak and Ruck take bronze

BARCELONA, Spain — Markus Thormeyer won silver in the men's 200-metre backstroke Tuesday on a three-medal day for Canada at the Mare Nostrum Tour meet. Thormeyer, from Delta, B.C., finished second in two minutes 00.94 seconds.