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Canada's men's 4x100 relay team aims to qualify then build on mission at World Relays

Canada's men's 4x100 relay team aims to qualify then build on mission at World Relays

While this weekend's goal is to qualify for the Paris Olympics, Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay team is aiming higher.
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The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge.
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CF Montreal coach on report of Choiniere trade request: 'Everyone wants him to stay'

CF Montreal coach on report of Choiniere trade request: 'Everyone wants him to stay'

MONTREAL — Laurent Courtois is aware of the report that Mathieu Choiniere wants out. CF Montreal’s head coach, however, isn’t keen to coach a squad without the homegrown talent.
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Striker Brian White rewriting Whitecaps' history books in soccer club's 50th year

Striker Brian White rewriting Whitecaps' history books in soccer club's 50th year

VANCOUVER — As the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate a half-century of soccer history, Brian White has carved out a spot in the club's record book.
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Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort anchor elite Thunder defence heading into second round of NBA playoffs

Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort anchor elite Thunder defence heading into second round of NBA playoffs

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The young Oklahoma City Thunder finally are drawing national attention with a high-scoring offence led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. Reirden was in charge of Pittsburgh's power play.
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Chad Owens, SJ Green and Weston Dressler highlight '24 Hall of Fame class

Chad Owens, SJ Green and Weston Dressler highlight '24 Hall of Fame class

TORONTO — A career that started on the practice roster has earned Chad Owens a spot in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. The electrifying returner/receiver topped a stellar 2024 class announced Friday. Also named were players S.J.
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Federal government providing $104M to help Toronto host six 2026 World Cup games

Federal government providing $104M to help Toronto host six 2026 World Cup games

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came wearing shin pads, running shoes, soccer scarf and a smile. The federal government came with $104.34 million to help cover the costs of the Toronto end of the 2026 World Cup.
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The Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'

The Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The memory of being unable to help the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs last year still stings for Andrei Svechnikov. He has opened this post-season like a man savouring every moment of his return.
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Rublev beats Fritz in 2 sets to reach Madrid Open final

Rublev beats Fritz in 2 sets to reach Madrid Open final

MADRID (AP) — Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 to reach the final of the Madrid Open on Friday and continue his turnaround on clay.
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