The Oakland Athletics took down the San Diego Padres in a 5-4 victory. Matt Olson hit a walk-off double in the tenth to give the A’s the win. * This article was originally published here
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Stephen Curry’s new contract averages more than $50 million per year – and the Golden State Warriors can afford it
With this extension, the Warriors positioned themselves to capitalize on Curry’s remaining time atop the NBA’s megastar landscape. * This article was originally published here
Rugby League World Cup 2021 to be postponed until 2022 following withdrawals
The Rugby League World Cup will be postponed until 2022 following the withdrawal of defending champions Australia, and New Zealand. * This article was originally published here
Tokyo Olympics: Andre de Grasse claims 200m gold
Canada’s Andre de Grasse finishes fast to overhaul world champion Noah Lyles and win the Olympic 200m title. * This article was originally published here
Tokyo Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin smashes record, Kokona Hiraki, 12, wins silver
Hurdler Sydney McLaughlin smashes her own world record to win 400m hurdles gold on the day 12-year-old Kokona Hiraki becomes the youngest Olympic medallist for 85 years. * This article was originally published here
Canadian Meaghan Benfeito soars into diving 10m platform semifinal
Canada’s Meaghan Benfeito advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 10-metre platform diving competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. * This article was originally published here
Early on, Seattle Kraken carry air of missed opportunities
Could they have gotten more out of trades, the expansion draft, and other chances? * This article was originally published here
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