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B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year.
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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.
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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.
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Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday.
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NHL, NHLPA agree to extend collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season

NHL, NHLPA agree to extend collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season

LOS ANGELES — Gary Bettman and Marty Walsh hinted earlier this month they were closing in on a deal. The NHL and NHL Players' Association made it official Friday — hockey is set to enjoy at least five more years of labour peace.
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Vancouver Whitecaps look to snap two-game skid against Los Angeles FC

Vancouver Whitecaps look to snap two-game skid against Los Angeles FC

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are in unfamiliar territory — looking to snap a losing skid. A 5-3 defeat to expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday marked Vancouver's second loss in a row.
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Maple Leafs sign John Tavares to four-year contract extension

Maple Leafs sign John Tavares to four-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension worth an average of US$4.38 million per season, the club announced Friday.
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De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women

De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women

Recovered from knee surgery, Canada captain Sophie de Goede leads a 32-player tour squad to South Africa for a two-game series with the Springboks women next month. The second-ranked Canadian women, who were scheduled to leave Friday, take on No.
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Canada's women's team advances to quarterfinals of FIBA 3x3 World Cup

Canada's women's team advances to quarterfinals of FIBA 3x3 World Cup

ULAANBAATAR — Cassandra Brown had a game-high eight points and added five rebounds as Canada's women's team advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup with an 18-6 win over Japan in a play-in game Friday.
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Quarterback issues loom over Riders-Lions game with Harris out, Rourke questionable

Quarterback issues loom over Riders-Lions game with Harris out, Rourke questionable

REGINA — The CFL is only in its fourth week of the regular season but starting quarterbacks are having issues staying in the lineup. Of the 1,310 offensive plays in the first three weeks of the regular season, No.
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