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Jonathan David's late goal lifts Canada past Panama in international soccer friendly

Jonathan David's late goal lifts Canada past Panama in international soccer friendly

TORONTO — In tough conditions against a physical opponent, Canada found a way to win Tuesday. Jonathan David's 87th-minute strike gave Canada a scrappy 2-1 victory over Panama in a men's soccer friendly.
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Struggling B.C. Lions switching to Vernon Adams Jr. at quarterback

Struggling B.C. Lions switching to Vernon Adams Jr. at quarterback

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are swapping their starting quarterback in a bid to finish their regular-season campaign on a high. Head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell said Tuesday the CFL team will start Vernon Adams Jr. when B.C.
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Panthers beat Blue Jackets 4-3 on opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Panthers beat Blue Jackets 4-3 on opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, Spencer Knight made 35 stops and the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets' home opener steeped in tributes to Johnny Gaudrea
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Gradey Dick leads Raptors past Celtics 119-118 in NBA pre-season action

Gradey Dick leads Raptors past Celtics 119-118 in NBA pre-season action

TORONTO — Gradey Dick led all scorers with 27 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 119-118 on Tuesday in pre-season action.
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PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

The six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will get an earlier start and a half-dozen more games in the league's second season. The PWHL unveiled Tuesday its regular-season schedule running from Nov. 30 to May 3.
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Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel is expected to be the next England head coach after widespread reports in the English media said the German was set to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor.
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Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

An in-season lineup change by Team Gushue surprised the curling world. The new addition to the roster was also a stunner. The St. John's, N.L.-based team said Tuesday that Brendan Bottcher will move into the second role previously held by E.J.
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For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets to play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets to play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates have been given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener. If you want to cry, cry. If you want to laugh, laugh.
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Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the same spot, he scored a league-best 51 goals.
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