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Look what's back: WWE head McMahon resurrects XFL

Look what's back: WWE head McMahon resurrects XFL

STAMFORD, Conn. — The XFL is no longer an ex-football league. The sexed-up, second-rate football league formed as the early 2000s brainchild of WWE ringleader Vince McMahon is set for a surprising second life in 2020.
Canada looks to dispatch Mexico and qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Canada looks to dispatch Mexico and qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

COUVA, Trinidad — Canada takes on Mexico in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship on Friday with a berth in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on the line. The U.S.
Montreal Impact deal teenage midfielder Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona

Montreal Impact deal teenage midfielder Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ballou Tabla has been transferred to FC Barcelona in what the Montreal Impact called a proud moment for its organization.
Flames' goaltender Mike Smith named to Pacific Division all-star roster

Flames' goaltender Mike Smith named to Pacific Division all-star roster

Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith has been added to the roster for the NHL all-star game, the league announced Thursday. Smith replaces Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick on the Pacific Division roster.
Cherry 'not happy' with European players in Canadian Hockey League

Cherry 'not happy' with European players in Canadian Hockey League

GUELPH, Ont. — Don Cherry doesn't think European players should be allowed to play in the Canadian Hockey League.
Toronto Wolfpack low on bodies due to injuries, player exits as season looms

Toronto Wolfpack low on bodies due to injuries, player exits as season looms

The season hasn't started yet and the Toronto Wolfpack are already hurting. The second-year rugby league team has a long list of walking wounded as it heads into its lone pre-season game Friday at the Bradford Bulls.
Toronto Argonauts leaving door open for Wilder Jr. to have change of heart

Toronto Argonauts leaving door open for Wilder Jr. to have change of heart

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts are leaving the door open for running back James Wilder Jr. to have a change of heart.
Curling Changes: Scotties set to begin with new format and some new faces

Curling Changes: Scotties set to begin with new format and some new faces

PENTICTON, B.C. — Opinions are a bit mixed among Canada's best women's curlers on the new format for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
NBC's Holt says he approached North Korea with eyes open

NBC's Holt says he approached North Korea with eyes open

NEW YORK — NBC News anchor Lester Holt learned while going through customs in North Korea that his request to visit the heavily-fortified border with South Korea had been denied, and he was headed to a ski resort instead.
Legendary skiing filmmaker Warren Miller dies at age 93

Legendary skiing filmmaker Warren Miller dies at age 93

SEATTLE — Warren Miller, the legendary outdoor filmmaker who for decades made homages to downhill skiing that he narrated with his own humorous style, has died. He was 93.