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Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal Olympic pool closure

Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal Olympic pool closure

MONTREAL — Swimming Canada is searching for a new site for the Olympic and Paralympic trials due to an extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool.
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Canada's Ejim named NCAA women's basketball mid-major player of the year

Canada's Ejim named NCAA women's basketball mid-major player of the year

Calgary’s Yvonne Ejim has been named the 2024 Becky Hammon Player of the Year, awarded to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball. Ejim, a senior forward with Gonzaga, averaged 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.
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Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn't help, either. So Clifford informed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday that he is stepping down as head coach after the season.
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The Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans

The Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
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Main lodge at Nova Scotia's historic Keltic Lodge golf resort shutting down

Main lodge at Nova Scotia's historic Keltic Lodge golf resort shutting down

INGONISH, N.S. — The historic main building at the Keltic Lodge at the Highlands golf resort in Cape Breton has closed, Parks Canada and GolfNorth Properties announced Wednesday.
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Wilfrid Laurier's Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience

Wilfrid Laurier's Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — As Wilfrid Laurier's head football coach, Michael Faulds has seen many walk-ons. But never one like Luke Brubacher.
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Canada's Gushue tops the Netherlands and South Korea at world curling championship

Canada's Gushue tops the Netherlands and South Korea at world curling championship

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland — Canada's Brad Gushue extended his win streak to four games with another two-victory day at the world men's curling championship on Wednesday.
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Check that check; PWHL players may have to rein in physicality at world championship

Check that check; PWHL players may have to rein in physicality at world championship

UTICA, N.Y. — Coaches and players in the Professional Women's Hockey League don't expect the new league's brand of hard-hitting hockey to continue into the world championship. The PWHL rule book released Jan.
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Woodbine jockey Kimura earns second straight Kentucky Derby mount

Woodbine jockey Kimura earns second straight Kentucky Derby mount

Woodbine jockey Kazushi Kimura will be riding in the Kentucky Derby for a second straight year. Kimura, who won a third straight Woodbine riding title last year, will be aboard T O Password, a Japanese colt that has won both lifetime starts.
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Anger and anxiety in Newfoundland after abrupt end to Growlers hockey team

Anger and anxiety in Newfoundland after abrupt end to Growlers hockey team

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The sudden end of the Newfoundland Growlers has left sports fans crushed and business owners anxious in a capital city spurned before by professional hockey teams.
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