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Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's 4-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's 4-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's run of four straight Women's College World Series titles ended when Lauren Allred's walk-off sacrifice fly gave Texas Tech a 3-2 victory in the semifinals on Monday night.
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Mexico defeats Canada in group play at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

Mexico defeats Canada in group play at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

ALAJUELA — Montserrat Saldivar scored twice Monday to help defending champion Mexico defeat Canada 4-2 and finish atop Group B in a weather-interrupted game at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.
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Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden steps to helm of Canadian sport

Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden steps to helm of Canadian sport

Olympic champion paddler Adam van Koeverden is the latest politician to step into the leadership of sport in Canada.
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The Oilers are not limping into this Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers

The Oilers are not limping into this Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers

The most important thing for Edmonton as it gears up for another championship series against the Florida Panthers? Connor McDavid is fine.
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Michael Bradley, David Edgar join Canada as guest coaches during June FIFA window

Michael Bradley, David Edgar join Canada as guest coaches during June FIFA window

HALIFAX — Former U.S. and Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley and former Canadian international defender David Edgar have joined Canada as guest coaches under Jesse Marsch during the current FIFA international window.
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Flying High: Toronto Blue Jays on upswing entering home series against Phillies

Flying High: Toronto Blue Jays on upswing entering home series against Phillies

TORONTO — A visit by the woeful Athletics came at an ideal time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Canada's lone big-league team was in a tailspin before finding its form last week.
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Defence wraps its case in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence wraps its case in hockey players' sex assault trial

LONDON — Defence lawyers representing five hockey players accused of sexual assault closed their case Monday, wrapping up testimony in a trial that has heard from nine witnesses over roughly six weeks, including the complainant and one of the accused
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Ivory Coast's Elephants look forward to facing Canada, New Zealand in Toronto

Ivory Coast's Elephants look forward to facing Canada, New Zealand in Toronto

TORONTO — Ask Ivory Coast soccer coach Emerse Fae about Canada and he is quick to praise — and reel off names. "I like this team because the Canada team has very good players — good players like Jonathan David, like (Cyle) Larin, a good striker.
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The Stanley Cup final goalie matchup: Bobrovsky and Skinner, matching wits once again

The Stanley Cup final goalie matchup: Bobrovsky and Skinner, matching wits once again

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The only times that Sergei Bobrovsky spent any time really reflecting on winning the Stanley Cup were the obvious moments. The on-ice celebration that night. The day of the parade. Things like that.
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Five things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch

Five things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch

The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for the second straight year, starting with Game 1 in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Panthers won last season's showdown in seven games to collect their first-ever NHL title.
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