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Canadian Triple Crown opens with King's Plate on Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack

Canadian Triple Crown opens with King's Plate on Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO — The $1-million King's Plate will open the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 17, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Wednesday. The King's Plate is North America's oldest continuously run race.
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'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.
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Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games

Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday.
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A capsule look at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8

A capsule look at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8

A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Edmonton. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular-season records.
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Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women's basketball champions

Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women's basketball champions

Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women’s basketball Final 8.
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Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.
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Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info

Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info

With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla.
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Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

BONN, Germany (AP) — Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals.
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Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud

Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud

MADRID (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors have accused Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud, claiming he used shell companies to hide parts of his income during his first stint at the club a decade ago.
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Wyatt Johnston scores hat trick, Stars erase 3-goal deficit in 3rd to beat Sharks 7-6 in OT

Wyatt Johnston scores hat trick, Stars erase 3-goal deficit in 3rd to beat Sharks 7-6 in OT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston had his first career hat trick and the Dallas Stars rallied from three goals down in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks on Roope Hintz’s overtime goal on Tuesday night.
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