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Shootings during Milwaukee NBA Finals celebrations wound 3

Shootings during Milwaukee NBA Finals celebrations wound 3

MILWAUKEE — Two shootings left three people wounded in downtown Milwaukee early Wednesday as crowds celebrated the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA championship in 50 years, police said. The shootings happened about 12:42 a.m.

Chuck McMann, who won Grey Cups as CFL player and coach, passes away at the age of 70

Chuck McMann, who won Grey Cups as a CFL player and assistant coach, has died. He was 70. The Calgary Stampeders made the announcement Wednesday.
AP sources: Kraken pass on Carey Price in expansion draft

AP sources: Kraken pass on Carey Price in expansion draft

SEATTLE (AP) — The first roster for the Seattle Kraken won’t include Carey Price. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender was not selected by the Kraken in the NHL expansion draft, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.
Blue Jays deal Payamps to Royals for cash considerations

Blue Jays deal Payamps to Royals for cash considerations

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have dealt pitcher Joel Payamps to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. Payamps posted a 2.70 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 30.0 innings this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps returning to B.C. at end of July for training

Vancouver Whitecaps returning to B.C. at end of July for training

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps say they will return to Canada for a week of training at the end of July. The club says in a statement that it will return to Vancouver, B.C., from the U.S. on July 25 and resume training two days later.
Canadiens name Windsor Spitfires head coach as new assistant

Canadiens name Windsor Spitfires head coach as new assistant

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have named Trevor Letowski as a new assistant coach. Letowski, 44, has been the head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires since 2018, and previously worked with the Sarnia Sting.
Former Senators head coach Cameron heads up 67's, national junior team

Former Senators head coach Cameron heads up 67's, national junior team

CALGARY — Dave Cameron has been named head coach of Canada's national junior hockey team and will guide the squad through the 2022 world junior championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.
Olympic Roundup: Sinclair scores again as Canada draws Japan in women's soccer

Olympic Roundup: Sinclair scores again as Canada draws Japan in women's soccer

TOKYO — Competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics started with a familiar sight — Canadian women's soccer captain Christine Sinclair burying a goal.
Her story: 1st time all-female broadcast crew calls MLB game

Her story: 1st time all-female broadcast crew calls MLB game

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — There was history — and her story, too — in the broadcast booth at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.
Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.