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Yuvraj Samra's half-century powers Canada past the Bahamas in T20 World Cup qualifier

Yuvraj Samra's half-century powers Canada past the Bahamas in T20 World Cup qualifier

KING CITY — Teenage opening batsman Yuvraj Samra put on a show Wednesday as Canada made short work of the Bahamas, winning by 10 wickets in a rain-shorted game at the Americas Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the a
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Canadian rider Mike Woods drops out of Tour de Suisse due to illness

Canadian rider Mike Woods drops out of Tour de Suisse due to illness

PIURO — Canadian rider Mike Woods was forced to abandon the Tour de Suisse on Stage 4 Wednesday due to illness.
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Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

The Stanley Cup drought for Canadian teams reached 32 years after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a second consecutive final on Tuesday.
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Canada soccer coach Casey Stoney proud to take part in 'Pride Celebration Match'

Canada soccer coach Casey Stoney proud to take part in 'Pride Celebration Match'

Coach Casey Stoney says she is proud to take part in Canada Soccer's "Pride Celebration Match" against Costa Rica at Toronto's BMO Field on June 27.
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Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women's sport has improved over 3 years

Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women's sport has improved over 3 years

TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women's sport in Canada underscores its rising popularity, but also reveals that its structural supports still lag behind.
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Canada's Fernandez into quarterfinals at Nottingham with win over Bucsa

Canada's Fernandez into quarterfinals at Nottingham with win over Bucsa

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Lexus Nottingham Open tennis tournament after posting a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Wednesday. Fernandez faced nine break points in the match, but saved all but one.
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Young Canadian talent on the move. Jade Rose and Annabelle Chukwu turning heads

Young Canadian talent on the move. Jade Rose and Annabelle Chukwu turning heads

Defender Jade Rose signed with Manchester City, while high-scoring teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu was called up by Canada coach Casey Stoney for games against Costa Rica and the U.S. in the upcoming FIFA international window.
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Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (0-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) coming off a bye week. This will mark the Elks' home opener following their season-opening 31-14 road loss to the B.C.
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Owner of the San Jose Earthquakes puts team on the market

Owner of the San Jose Earthquakes puts team on the market

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
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