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The early-August day Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, Kia Nurse and her Phoenix Mercury teammates watched the heart-wrenching court proceedings play out on their phones in their locker-room.

Former CFL player Garrett Marino says he's signed a contract with the United States Football League. Marino took to social media to make the announcement. "Just signed USFL Contract," he tweeted late Sunday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Major League Soccer said it will look into a claim that D.C. United player Taxi Fountas used a racial slur against Inter Miami defender Damion Lowe during the second half of the team's match on Sunday night.

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa knew he had no choice but to go for it on the par-5 18th hole if he wanted to defend his title at the Fortinet Championship.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Steve Stricker won his second straight PGA Tour Champions event on Sunday, closing with a 6-under 64 and beating Robert Karlsson with a birdie on the first playoff hole in the Sanford International.

The Canadian Premier League is revamping its prize structure so both the regular-season and playoff champion are rewarded financially. Previously only the playoff champion benefited.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right ankle Sunday. Lance went down after running the ball on the second drive of a 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

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TORONTO — Canadian closer Jordan Romano has become almost automatic in finishing off victories for the Toronto Blue Jays this season. But the 29-year-old righty from Markham, Ont.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Late goals by Reshaun Walkes and Kobe Franklin lifted Toronto FC II into a 2-1 comeback win Sunday over Orlando City B and secured a playoff berth for the TFC reserve team on the final day of the inaugural MLS Next Pro season.