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Christian Walker homers in 3-run 2nd, Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for series sweep

Christian Walker homers in 3-run 2nd, Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for series sweep

HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker homered in a three-run second, Ryan Gusto pitched well into the sixth and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series.
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Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night to take
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Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami

Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami

VANCOUVER — The home team might not be the main attraction for what is expected to be a capacity crowd when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Inter Miami FC Thursday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
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Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game
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Harness racing owner Brad Grant tops Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2025 class

Harness racing owner Brad Grant tops Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2025 class

TORONTO — Brad Grant is following in his father's footsteps. The longtime harness-racing owner was named for induction into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame as a builder Wednesday.
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Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney adds three full-time assistants to her staff

Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney adds three full-time assistants to her staff

Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney has added Natalie Henderson, Neil Wood and Ian Willcock as full-time members of her coaching staff. The three join performance analyst Yianni Michelis on Stoney's staff.
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Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

LONDON — A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his teammates into his London, Ont.
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Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns, backs rest of plan

Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns, backs rest of plan

The judge overseeing the sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement involving the NCAA and the nation’s five largest conferences delayed final approval of the plan Wednesday until it is modified to address concerns about roster limits. U.S.
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Canadian golfer Grewal excited for major return at Chevron Championship

Canadian golfer Grewal excited for major return at Chevron Championship

Savannah Grewal is still getting used to playing on the LPGA Tour, including normalizing playing in majors. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont.
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Vancouver's PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season

Vancouver's PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season

VANCOUVER — Just two years into its existence, the PWHL is growing to a seven-team league.
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