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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A bus veered off a bridge in Nigeria's northern state of Kano, killing at least 22 athletes returning home from a sports festival and leaving several other passengers injured, the state's governor said.

Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Senecal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton made sure the Indiana Pacers gave their fans a celebration they waited 25 years to see again.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s struggles continued Saturday night at Stade Saputo, with the Major League Soccer team dropping its fifth straight match, a 3-0 loss against the New England Revolution.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second t

TORONTO — A miserable May ended in another loss for Toronto FC. Toronto coach Robin Fraser had hoped his team could pick up points in a home-heavy month.

BUFFALO — Defenceman Jack Wallace had three goals and an assist, and Brody Roybal chipped in with five assists as the United States claimed gold with a 6-1 win over Canada in the Para World Hockey Championship game on Saturday at LECOM Harborcentre.

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was at his best on a tough day at Muirfield Village, opening with 13 straight pars and then pouring it on at the end for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday over Ben Griffin at the Memorial.

ALAJUELA — Canada booked its ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup by virtue of its 4-1 win over Nicaragua coupled with Mexico's 4-0 victory over Panama on Saturday at the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.