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Canada exits U-20 World Cup but not before giving defending champion Spain a scare

Canada exits U-20 World Cup but not before giving defending champion Spain a scare

SANTIAGO DE CALI — Captain Silvia Lloris' 81st-minute goal lifted defending champion Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Canada on Wednesday in round-of-16 play at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
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McDavid looking forward after Oilers' run to Stanley Cup final

McDavid looking forward after Oilers' run to Stanley Cup final

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid attacked the off-season from a different angle. The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain hopes it will help his team secure one more victory next June.
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Jays' Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets

Jays' Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets

TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis wasn't feeling his best on Wednesday after a poor night's sleep led to some fatigue and a fastball that was a little short of peak velocity.
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Canada's Roger Sloan using analytics to prepare for critical FedEx Cup Fall season

Canada's Roger Sloan using analytics to prepare for critical FedEx Cup Fall season

The chase for the remaining PGA Tour cards for the 2025 season begins Thursday at the Procore Championship. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C.
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Leafs sign forward Max Pacioretty to professional tryout

Leafs sign forward Max Pacioretty to professional tryout

TORONTO — Veteran forward Max Pacioretty and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a professional tryout on Wednesday. The 35-year-old played in 47 games last season with the Washington Capitals, scoring four goals and dishing out 19 assists.
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Ottawa Redblacks look to return to CFL playoffs with road victory

Ottawa Redblacks look to return to CFL playoffs with road victory

Dru Brown can take the Ottawa Redblacks somewhere they haven't been since 2018 on Saturday afternoon. Ottawa (8-3-1) visits the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-9) needing a victory to clinch a playoff berth.
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Canada's Charles (Air) Jourdain moves down to bantamweight on UFC Edmonton card

Canada's Charles (Air) Jourdain moves down to bantamweight on UFC Edmonton card

Canadian Charles (Air) Jourdain is moving down to bantamweight to take on Victor (La Mangosta) Henry on the UFC's Nov. 2 Fight Night card in Edmonton.
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All nine CFL teams unveil 10 players from their respective negotiation lists

All nine CFL teams unveil 10 players from their respective negotiation lists

TORONTO — He's currently a senior at Purdue but quarterback Hudson Card now has a second option at a pro football career. Card was one of 10 negotiation-list players revealed Wednesday by the Edmonton Elks.
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2018 world junior appeal adjourned by independent panel until criminal trial complete

2018 world junior appeal adjourned by independent panel until criminal trial complete

CALGARY — An appeal made by members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team to an independent board has been adjourned until the criminal trial involving those players has ended. A London, Ont.
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MacKinnon backs underfire Marner: 'One of the best players in the league'

MacKinnon backs underfire Marner: 'One of the best players in the league'

LAS VEGAS — Nathan MacKinnon got his first up-close look at Mitch Marner back in 2017. The former was an established NHLer. The latter had just completed his rookie season.
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