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Power Slap, dubbed the ultimate test of toughness by UFC president Dana White

Power Slap, dubbed the ultimate test of toughness by UFC president Dana White

A look at the world of Power Slap: — Power Slaps bills itself as the "world’s premier slap-fighting organization." It is sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and California State Athletic Commission.
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Canadian women top host Hungary 67-55 in FIBA Olympic qualifier

Canadian women top host Hungary 67-55 in FIBA Olympic qualifier

SOPRON, Hungary — Kayla Alexander led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds as Canada defeated host Hungary 67-55 Thursday to open a FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament. Bridget Carleton added a game-high 18 points for the fifth-ranked Canadians.
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Montreal Alouettes grant veteran defensive lineman Sewell his release

Montreal Alouettes grant veteran defensive lineman Sewell his release

MONTREAL — Almondo Sewell is hitting the free-agent market a little early. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that they have granted the veteran defensive lineman's request to be released. CFL free agency begins at noon ET on Tuesday.
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Boeser reflects on journey to crack 30 goal mark for Canucks

Boeser reflects on journey to crack 30 goal mark for Canucks

VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser has spoken over the years about wanting to crack the 30 goal mark after getting close in his first season with the Vancouver Canucks. This NHL season, he jokes that by avoiding the subject with media, he's has been rewarded.
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Canada's rugby league team players dig into their own pocket to wear the Maple Leaf

Canada's rugby league team players dig into their own pocket to wear the Maple Leaf

The Canadian men's rugby league team is looking forward to a rare international test, March 1 against the USA Hawks in Las Vegas. And the players are putting aside day jobs and digging into their pocket to represent their country.
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Stars' Marchment fined US$5K for interference on Maple Leafs' McCabe

Stars' Marchment fined US$5K for interference on Maple Leafs' McCabe

NEW YORK — Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment has been fined US$5,000 for interference on Toronto's Jake McCabe after a sequence in Wednesday's game left the Maple Leafs defenceman bloodied.
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Snowboarding opens unexpected doors for Canada's Liam Gill

Snowboarding opens unexpected doors for Canada's Liam Gill

CALGARY — When Liam Gill felt he didn't belong, snowboarding came to his rescue. Diagnosed with a language processing disorder and dyslexia, Gill struggled to understand and make himself understood in school.
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Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi of China claim another artistic swimming gold at worlds

Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi of China claim another artistic swimming gold at worlds

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi added to their artistic swimming medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships with a narrow victory in the duet free routine on Thursday. The 27-year-old Chinese stars claimed gold with 250.
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The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

PARIS (AP) — An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower.
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime loses second-round match at Marseille

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime loses second-round match at Marseille

MARSEILLE, France — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Open 13 Provence tournament on Thursday after dropping a 6-4, 6-4 decision to China's Zhang Zhizhen. Auger-Aliassime, the No.
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