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A year after smashing locker, Clark finds himself in lead at U.S. Open

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The smashed-up locker at Oakmont last year is as much a part of Wyndham Clark’s resume as the U.S. Open title he won two years before that. Such is life in a world teeming with cell phone cameras and viral video. Such is life in professional golf, a sport built on managing failure and harnessing emotions — and where success one week, or one year, doesn’t always carry over to the next. Clark’s spot at the top of the U.S. Open leaderboard after his second round at Shinnecock on Friday brought up expected reminders of his emotion-filled journey through a ...

Leafs acquire Raddysh from Lightning, sign him to 8-year contract

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The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big swing at improving their blue line before the start of free agency, acquiring Darren Raddysh’s rights from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signing the defenseman to an eight-year contract. The contract is worth $68 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because financial terms were not disclosed. Raddysh will count $8.5 million against the salary cap through the 2033-34 season. He had never made more than a million dollars a year until now. The 30-year-old late ...

US beats Australia 2-0, advances to knockout round

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SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. “C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us,” said Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. “We didn’t have him today, but I think you saw we’re still capable to go out there and get a result and put ...

UNC going for 1st national title in CWS finals against Sooners

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OMAHA, Neb. — Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before the start of the finals. "Hey, buddy," North Carolina's Forbes said, beaming and extending his hand to the Oklahoma coach. "You thought we were going to fight?" Johnson said, turning to reporters. The college baseball lifers have known each other for decades, since they spent long days and nights scouting the same ...

Scrappers’ bats come alive in 12-0 win over Canada

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NILES — Following a series at Williamsport in which the Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped all three games while managing just five runs. The Scrappers returned home Friday to host the Canadian Junior National Team. The break from MLB Draft League competition was just what the Scrappers needed to break out of their offensive slump. The Scrappers scored multiple runs in each of the first three innings, leading to a 12-3 win over Canada at 717 Credit Union Field. The weekend series is part of the MLB Draft League International Series in which all six Draft League teams will play ...