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New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say they are investigating after a cyclist rode into a wire strung between trees in Rockwood Park.
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Canadian women's rugby team returns to action against South Africa in Spain

Canadian women's rugby team returns to action against South Africa in Spain

Four months after finishing fourth at the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Canada returns to action Saturday. The fourth-ranked Canadians face No. 13 South Africa before opening the Pacific Four Series against the seventh-ranked U.S.
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Sakamoto defends women's title at figure skating worlds

Sakamoto defends women's title at figure skating worlds

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Kaori Sakamoto fended off a challenge from South Korea’s Lee Hae-in on Friday to become the first Japanese woman to defend her title at the figure skating world championships.
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Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women's Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto

Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women's Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto

TORONTO — Canada's Hollie Naughton was a young fan the last time a Professional Squash Association international tournament was played on an all-glass showcourt in downtown Toronto. This time around she's one of the headliners.
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Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup

Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup

One win is required for the Toronto Six to become the first Canadian team to hoist the Isobel Cup. The Six face the surprising Minnesota Whitecaps in the Premier Hockey League's championship game Sunday in Tempe, Ariz.
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Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada remains unchanged at No. 6 in the latest FIFA women's rankings that see Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia included for the first time. The top five is also the same with the U.S. on top, ahead of Germany, Sweden, England and France.
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Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss

Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss

VANCOUVER — Andrei Kuzmenko isn't yet satisfied with his first year in the NHL. The Russian winger scored his 35th goal of the season and notched an assist Thursday as his Vancouver Canucks toppled the struggling San Jose Sharks 7-2.
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Thompson's 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames

Thompson's 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Logan Thompson's triumphant return for Vegas after six weeks on the shelf was overshadowed by him exiting the game late in the third period with another injury.
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Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
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Lee, Shin, Lopez share lead at LPGA's 1st full-field event

Lee, Shin, Lopez share lead at LPGA's 1st full-field event

GOLD CANYON, Ariz. (AP) — Alison Lee and Jenny Shin each reeled off four straight birdies in the middle of their rounds and joined Gaby Lopez at 7-under 65 Thursday to share a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA Drive on Championship.
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