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Atkins explains why Blue Jays held on to Springer and other vets

Atkins explains why Blue Jays held on to Springer and other vets

Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session

  • Cooper misses final night of Commonwealth Games meet

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Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after missing the final night of competition at the Commonwealth Games, having instead participated in a drinking session.

The 22-year-old was absent as the swim meet concluded at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, and a subsequent team wrap-up meeting. He was seen drinking in Glasgow while teammates were competing, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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‘They’re not alone’: Chris Hoy on his ambition to stop men dying of prostate cancer

Cycling legend on living with a stage 4 diagnosis, fundraising with Miguel Induráin and why Andy Burnham could be key to his ambition of helping others

Sir Chris Hoy arrives a couple of minutes late and the apologies roll from him. I don’t have a chance to tell the six‑time Olympic sprint cycling champion that waiting an hour for a star interviewee is more common. Hoy is already deep into a story about how he and his wife, Sarra, were walking here when an unknown man stopped him on the street in Glasgow.

The stranger had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and he wanted to share what had happened to him and, I suspect, find new strength by talking to a compassionate public figure. Hoy has lived a full life with stage 4 cancer for nearly three years. He has also worked tirelessly to highlight the fact that prostate cancer kills more people in this country than any other disease while, at the same time, to offer a tangible sense of hope when there is horror for men, and their families, after a terminal diagnosis.

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In brief

National Bank Open Highlights: Cross def. Boulter London, Ont., native Kayla Cross defeated Katie Boulter in straight sets 7-6, 7-5 for her first WTA victory and to advance past the round of 128 at the National Bank Open.

Cowboys TE Princeton Fant carted off with knee injury Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant was carted off from Monday's practice after an apparent left knee injury.

Greg Olsen could be the eventual successor to Tony Romo Olsen can exit Fox contract for No. 1 spot elsewhere.

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Varsho beats out infield single in first at-bat of Astros debut vs. Blue Jays Watch as Daulton Varsho steps into the box for the first time as a Houston Astro and wastes no time against his former team, delivering an infield single in his first at-bat in the opening frame against the Toronto Blue Jays.