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Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

WHISTLER, B.C. — Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton sled. "I'm going to go again.
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Vancouver Canucks downplay Phil Kessel signing, add emphasis on team

Vancouver Canucks downplay Phil Kessel signing, add emphasis on team

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says he's open to a reunion with Phil Kessel, but he's prioritizing his team. Kessel skated with the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate on Wednesday in Abbotsford, B.C.
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Schouten wins world speedskating title in women's 3k, Canada's Weidemann second

Schouten wins world speedskating title in women's 3k, Canada's Weidemann second

CALGARY — Taking a step back let Isabelle Weidemann take a step forward. The Ottawa speedskater's decision to stop racing mid-season was validated by the first world championship medal of her career in an individual distance.
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Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.
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Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.
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WHL roundup: Sward scores two as Wild beat Thunderbirds 7-4

WHL roundup: Sward scores two as Wild beat Thunderbirds 7-4

SEATTLE — Graham Sward scored twice as Wenatchee Wild defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-4 in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night.
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Longtime Ticats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence retires from football

Longtime Ticats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence retires from football

He's done with football, but Simoni Lawrence will forever remain part of Hamilton. The star linebacker announced his CFL retirement Thursday.
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Canadian pitcher Soroka looking to prove himself in his first season with White Sox

Canadian pitcher Soroka looking to prove himself in his first season with White Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Soroka looks around the Chicago White Sox spring training clubhouse and sees a lot of players in a similar position to himself: people looking to prove something.
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As camp opens, Blue Jays manager Schneider says team has sense of urgency

As camp opens, Blue Jays manager Schneider says team has sense of urgency

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Prince Edward Island signs exclusive tourism marketing deal with NHL

Prince Edward Island signs exclusive tourism marketing deal with NHL

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada’s smallest province is looking to boost its tourism profile by capitalizing on the popularity of the National Hockey League.
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