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Canadian middleweight K.B. Bhullar KO'd in first round in UFC debut on Fight Island

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — England's Tom Breese spoiled Canadian K.B. (The Bengal) Bhullar's UFC debut Saturday, handing the Edmonton middleweight his first pro loss on a televised Fight Night card.

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Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor Hall still available as NHL free agency grinds on

TORONTO — The waiting game continues for the cream of this year's NHL free agent crop.

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Flames sign free-agent defenceman Chris Tanev to four-year, US$18-million deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Chris Tanev to a four-year, US$18-million contract in free agency late Friday.

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Senators acquire winger Austin Watson from Predators for 2021 fourth-round pick

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired winger Austin Watson from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft. The 28-year-old from Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Sei Young Kim up by 2 shots after 3 rounds at Women's PGA

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Sei Young Kim had another excellent outing at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, shooting a 3-under 67 Saturday to hold the lead after three rounds at Aronimink.

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Oilers sign defenceman Tyson Barrie and goalie Mike Smith to one-year deals

EDMONTON, Ky. — The Edmonton Oilers added to their blue line and brought back a familiar face on the second day of NHL free agency. The club inked a one-year, US$3.

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Winnipeg Jets sign free-agent centre Nate Thompson to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed veteran centre Nate Thompson to a one-year, US$750,000 contract Saturday.

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Just 19, ranked 54th, Swiatek wins French Open for 1st Slam

PARIS — Minutes after suddenly becoming a Grand Slam champion at age 19, while ranked just 54th, Iga Swiatek held a microphone during the French Open trophy ceremony and was hesitant for pretty much the only time over the past two weeks.

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Toronto FC still winning on extended road trip but being away from home takes a toll

Away from the pitch in their pandemic home of East Hartford, Toronto FC players can play foosball, ping-pong or video games. A tech ball table, which combines soccer and table tennis, was installed this week.

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Brosseau homer off Chapman lifts Rays over Yanks, into ALCS

SAN DIEGO — Mike Brosseau said he wasn't seeking revenge against hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman, just the chance to keep playing. He ended up getting both.

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