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Canadian defensive back Adeleke calls it a career after seven CFL seasons

Canadian defensive back Adeleke calls it a career after seven CFL seasons

OTTAWA — Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke is calling it a career after seven CFL seasons. The Ottawa Redblacks announced Friday that Adeleke, 29, had retired.
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Czechs open their defense of hockey worlds title with 5-4 win over Switzerland

Czechs open their defense of hockey worlds title with 5-4 win over Switzerland

HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Defending champion Czech Republic prevailed in overtime to open the men's ice hockey world championship with a 5-4 victory over Switzerland on Friday in a rematch of last year’s final .
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CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024

CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024

TORONTO — The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season since 2015 when it introduced enhance detection and tracking of the injury.
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Sidney Crosby named Canada's captain at world hockey championship

Sidney Crosby named Canada's captain at world hockey championship

STOCKHOLM — Sidney Crosby is once again taking up the mantle of Captain Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar from Cole Harbour, N.S., has been named captain of Canada's team at the world hockey championship, Hockey Canada announced Friday.
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FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host

FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host

ZURICH (AP) — The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday.
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Pakistan postpones its T20 cricket tournament because of concerns over conflict with India

Pakistan postpones its T20 cricket tournament because of concerns over conflict with India

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board postponed its Pakistan Super League on Friday following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Tilt with Los Angeles FC 'a good test' for soaring Vancouver Whitecaps

Tilt with Los Angeles FC 'a good test' for soaring Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — If familiarity breeds contempt, there's little wonder the Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC have grown into bitter rivals. The two sides have battled a dozen times over the last two years across various competitions.
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Canadians on Leafs, Oilers, Jets dream of bringing Cup home amid political tensions

Canadians on Leafs, Oilers, Jets dream of bringing Cup home amid political tensions

Morgan Rielly will bundle up and head out for a walk with his dog in the winter months. The Maple Leafs defenceman and his canine sidekick cruise around their Toronto neighbourhood in the crisp air.
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Edmonton Oilers leave Las Vegas with 2-0 lead in series against Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers leave Las Vegas with 2-0 lead in series against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers' sixth straight playoff win was their steepest and scrappiest of the half dozen.
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Xabi Alonso says he's leaving Bayer Leverkusen ahead of expected move to Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso says he's leaving Bayer Leverkusen ahead of expected move to Real Madrid

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says he’s leaving the German club ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid. “This is the right moment to announce it,” the Spanish coach said Friday.
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