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Canada downs Nicaragua at CONCACAF U-20 Championship, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

Canada downs Nicaragua at CONCACAF U-20 Championship, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

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.
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Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury

Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury

TORONTO — The feel-good vibe created by Toronto's homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre.
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Stark avoids mistakes to take 1-shot lead into final round of U.S. Women's Open

Stark avoids mistakes to take 1-shot lead into final round of U.S. Women's Open

ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Maja Stark shot a 2-under 70 and avoided the mistakes that befell other contenders Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills. The 25-year-old from Sweden had a 7-under 209 total.
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Leon scores twice as Canada women top Haiti 4-1 in friendly, celebrate Desiree Scott

Leon scores twice as Canada women top Haiti 4-1 in friendly, celebrate Desiree Scott

WINNIPEG — Adriana Leon scored twice to lead Canada to a 4-1 victory over Haiti in a friendly on Saturday to help Canadian midfielder Desiree Scott celebrate her last hurrah in international play.
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Canada's Arop wins 800 for third straight time at Grand Slam Track event

Canada's Arop wins 800 for third straight time at Grand Slam Track event

PHILADELPHIA — Canada's Marco Arop crossed the finish line in one minute 43.48 seconds to win the men's 800 metres in Grand Slam Track action on Saturday at Franklin Field.
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Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury

Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury

TORONTO — George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
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Paris Saint-Germain routs Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time

Paris Saint-Germain routs Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time

MUNICH (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winner.
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McKenna primed for 'biggest game' of career as Tigers battle Knights for Memorial Cup

McKenna primed for 'biggest game' of career as Tigers battle Knights for Memorial Cup

RIMOUSKI — Gavin McKenna has played on big stages before. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ star forward led Canada to an under-18 world championship last year.
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Joint funeral held for two teens killed in crash that left five dead

Joint funeral held for two teens killed in crash that left five dead

Two teens killed in a crash near London, Ont. just over a week ago were remembered Saturday for their contagious smiles that "could light up absolutely everything.
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Tigers want to win Memorial Cup for goalie Meneghin: 'Harrison's our heartbeat'

Tigers want to win Memorial Cup for goalie Meneghin: 'Harrison's our heartbeat'

RIMOUSKI — Oasiz Wiesblatt skated up to the Western Hockey League’s championship trophy. A hockey team’s captain traditionally hoists the silver chalice first before handing it off to teammates for their celebratory laps. Not this time.
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