Subban jabs at Habs management at Montreal's Just for Laughs

P.K. Subban took a few swipes at Habs management at last night's Just for Laughs charity gala. But he also took pains to thank the team for helping him get his start in the NHL.

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British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead will race in Rio after winning appeal

Reigning women's road race world champion Lizzie Armitstead has won an appeal against an anti-doping violation for missing drug tests and is free to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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'Sumo feminino': How Brazil's female sumo wrestlers are knocking down gender barriers

In a São Paulo sumo gym, the only purpose-built sumo training facility outside Japan, Brazil's elite female wrestling team is challenging a combat sport that traditionally bans women. They're not just pushing for equality; they're pushing for recognition by the International Olympic Committee.

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Jays squander Stroman's start, lose to Astros in extras

Marcus Stroman's seven strong innings and career-best 13 strikeouts weren't enough for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, losing 2-1 to Houston in extra innings.

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Blue Jays add pitchers Feldman, Bolsinger, ship out Jesse Chavez

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Scott Feldman from the Houston Astros, while trading Jesse Chavez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Mike Bolsinger.

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Jen Kish sharing Olympics with her dad, looking for podium finish

Canadian rugby captain Jen Kish is on the hunt for a medal in Rio. And she couldn't imagine a better way to share it than with her father and the rest of her family.

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MLB trade deadline: Dodgers get Hill, Reddick from Athletics

Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline is August 1. As teams decide whether to buy or sell, keep up to date with all the moves here.

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