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Sports In Brief for Tuesday, August 3

Sports In Brief for Tuesday, August 3

OBIT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
Front-runners flex muscle in national U-17, U-15 boys' basketball championships

Front-runners flex muscle in national U-17, U-15 boys' basketball championships

EDMONTON — Teams from Quebec, Ontario and B.C. have set the early pace in the older division of the Canadian boys' Under-15 and Under-17 national basketball championships, flexing their offensive muscle and dynamic defence. Quebec, Ontario and B.C.
Mangiapane nets 3-year deal, $17.4 million from Flames, avoids salary arbitration

Mangiapane nets 3-year deal, $17.4 million from Flames, avoids salary arbitration

CALGARY — Andrew Mangiapane of the Calgary Flames was rewarded on Monday for setting career highs in goals, assists and points this past season. The Flames signed the 26-year-old forward to a three-year contract worth $17.4 million.
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:43 p.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:43 p.m. EDT

Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 yea
Osaka wins, Andreescu falls in opening round of Silicon Valley Classic

Osaka wins, Andreescu falls in opening round of Silicon Valley Classic

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka won the first match she’s played since May, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 on Tuesday night at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.
Gausman delivers 1-hit gem as Jays beat Rays 3-1

Gausman delivers 1-hit gem as Jays beat Rays 3-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and struck out 10 over eight masterful innings and the Toronto Blue Jays opened a nine-game trip with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add

Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add

CHICAGO (AP) — Juan Soto is joining Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. in San Diego. Jorge López, Michael Fulmer and Tyler Mahle are going to Minnesota.
Canadian team starts prep for a summer world junior men's hockey championship

Canadian team starts prep for a summer world junior men's hockey championship

CALGARY — Canada's team began preparations Tuesday for the 2.0 edition of the 2022 world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton. The host country starts the Aug. 9-20 championship on Aug. 10 against Latvia at Rogers Place.
Blue Jays acquire two-time all-star Merrifield, add relievers Bass, Pop

Blue Jays acquire two-time all-star Merrifield, add relievers Bass, Pop

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired two-time all-star Whit Merrifield and solidified their bullpen by adding right-handed relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop before Tuesday's Major League Baseball trade deadline.