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Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY — Police and organizers say they’re confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede…

Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract, Pius Suter joins Blues
VANCOUVER — The Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000, while…

Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg…

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his…

Pirates complete series shutout sweep of Cardinals, win 5-0 behind Keller for 6-0 homestand
PITTSBIRGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched seven innings, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in…

Joey Ortiz hits tiebreaking slam and Brewers beat reeling Mets 7-2 in 1st game of twinbill
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning…

NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another…

Riley Greene homers twice as Tigers rout Nationals 11-2 in doubleheader opener
WASHINGTON (AP) — Riley Greene hit a pair of three-run homers and matched a career…

Pivetta wins 9th game in career year for Padres, Machado has 3 RBIs in 6-4 win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Manny Machado hit a three-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed one run…

Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova
LONDON (AP) — Emma Raducanu played some of her most clinical tennis since her U.S.…

Ottawa Senators sign forward Arthur Kaliyev to one-year, two-way deal
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Arthur Kaliyev to a one-year, two-way contract on…

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…

Euro 2025: Kosola’s goal secures Finland’s 1-0 win over Iceland in tournament opener
THUN, Switzerland (AP) — After missing three earlier chances, Katariina Kosola scored in the 70th…

Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO — He’s currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if…

Gary Woodland chosen as final assistant captain for US Ryder Cup team
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will make his first Ryder…