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Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
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Canadian Premier League to hold regular-season game in Quebec City in May

Canadian Premier League to hold regular-season game in Quebec City in May

QUÉBEC — The Canadian Premier League will host a regular-season game in Quebec City on May 31 featuring York United FC and Halifax Wanderers FC. The 2025 edition of the "On Tour" series marks the league's second neutral-site contest.
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'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates

'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates

Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home.
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Whitecaps ready to embrace the challenge of facing Mexican powerhouse Pumas

Whitecaps ready to embrace the challenge of facing Mexican powerhouse Pumas

VANCOUVER — Defender Tristan Blackmon welcomes the challenge the Vancouver Whitecaps will face when they play Mexican powerhouse Pumas UNAM on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at BC Place Stadium.
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MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press. The New York Mets, with Juan Soto's record $61.
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WHL playoffs: Hitmen knock off Blades 4-1, lead series 3-0

WHL playoffs: Hitmen knock off Blades 4-1, lead series 3-0

SASKATOON, Sask. — Tanner Howe had a goal and assist, Hunter Aura chipped in with two assists, and the visiting Calgary Hitmen knocked off the Saskatoon Blades 4-1 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday at the SaskTel Centre.
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NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal , moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 National Hockey League victor
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Kuzmenko keys Kings' 4-1 victory over NHL-leading Jets

Kuzmenko keys Kings' 4-1 victory over NHL-leading Jets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrei Kuzmenko, Adrian Kempe and captain Anze Kopitar each had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
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OHL playoffs: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to 4-3 overtime win over Battalion

OHL playoffs: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to 4-3 overtime win over Battalion

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Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot

Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night, but the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth despite the 3-2 loss.
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