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20 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race

20 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race

BEIJING (AP) — At least 20 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
A wild ride for Mickelson and 18 holes away from history

A wild ride for Mickelson and 18 holes away from history

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson survived a wild ride Saturday at Kiawah Island with a 2-under 70 in the PGA Championship that left him 18 holes away from becoming golf's oldest major champion.
Wei-Ling Hsu, Moriya Jutanugarn share lead at Kingsmill

Wei-Ling Hsu, Moriya Jutanugarn share lead at Kingsmill

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wei-Ling Hsu birdied the final hole Saturday for a 6-under 65 and a share of the third-round lead with Moriya Jutanugarn in the LPGA Tour’s Pure Silk Championship.
Even on easier Ocean Course, low scores elusive at PGA

Even on easier Ocean Course, low scores elusive at PGA

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The wind was more manageable at Kiawah Island on Saturday, there were plenty of friendly hole locations and Pete Dye's punishing seaside track still wasn't set up to play its maximum distance.
Killorn, Kucherov pace Lightning's 6-2 rout of Panthers

Killorn, Kucherov pace Lightning's 6-2 rout of Panthers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sight of Nikita Kucherov crumpled to the ice in pain left a sour taste in the mouths of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series

Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — After two tough losses, the New York Islanders turned back to Ilya Sorokin in a game they needed to win, and the rookie goalie came through.
Canada's Gushue and Einarson to play for mixed doubles bronze after semifinal loss

Canada's Gushue and Einarson to play for mixed doubles bronze after semifinal loss

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom — Canada's Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson will settle for an appearance in the bronze-medal game at the world mixed doubles curling championship after dropping a 7-4 decision to Scotland on Saturday.
FC Cincinnati comes back for 2-1 victory over CF Montreal to earn first win of season

FC Cincinnati comes back for 2-1 victory over CF Montreal to earn first win of season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — CF Montreal was hoping to bounce back Saturday after giving up the deciding goal in injury time last week against Atlanta United.
Canada's Shapovalov loses to Ruud of Norway in Geneva Open final

Canada's Shapovalov loses to Ruud of Norway in Geneva Open final

GENEVA — Denis Shapovalov might have lost final of the Geneva Open, but the Canadian said his solid week set him up nicely for the red clay courts of the French Open in less than two weeks. The No. 2 seed from Richmond Hill, Ont.
Canada's David Wotherspoon wins Scottish Cup with St. Johnstone

Canada's David Wotherspoon wins Scottish Cup with St. Johnstone

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canadian international David Wotherspoon, named man of the match, celebrated a cup double Saturday as St. Johnstone defeated Hibernian 1-0 to win the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park.