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U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup

U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Canada's Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreak to Ukraine's Kostyuk at Citi DC Open

Canada's Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreak to Ukraine's Kostyuk at Citi DC Open

WASHINGTON — Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the Citi DC Open after losing to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in three sets, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round on Monday.
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Reliever Jordan Hicks eager to pitch for Blue Jays; Francis called up from triple-A

Reliever Jordan Hicks eager to pitch for Blue Jays; Francis called up from triple-A

TORONTO — Jordan Hicks is ready to toe the rubber for the Toronto Blue Jays. Like, immediately. Hicks arrived in Toronto on Monday, less than 24 hours after he was traded from the St.
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Canada wins four gold medals on opening day of para-swimming world championships

Canada wins four gold medals on opening day of para-swimming world championships

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Aurelie Rivard took top spot in the women's 50-metre freestyle S10 final on Monday to cap a strong opening day for Canada at the para-swimming world championships. Rivard, from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
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Struggling Edmonton Elks promote Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator

Struggling Edmonton Elks promote Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator

EDMONTON — When the 0-8 Edmonton Elks return to action after a bye week, they'll have a new offensive coordinator calling the plays and a different quarterback under centre.
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Canada left searching for answers in wake of shocking exit from Women's World Cup

Canada left searching for answers in wake of shocking exit from Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada leaves the FIFA Women's World Cup early and shell-shocked. And, in some cases, in tears. The Olympic champion Canadians were put to the sword Monday in a shocking, lopsided 4-0 loss to Australia.
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Canada captain Christine Sinclair sounds warning in wake of early World Cup exit

Canada captain Christine Sinclair sounds warning in wake of early World Cup exit

MELBOURNE, Australia — Captain Christine Sinclair refused to point the finger at Canada Soccer in the immediate aftermath of the Canadians' early exit from the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Mixed doubles wheelchair curling added to 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy

Mixed doubles wheelchair curling added to 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy

BONN, Germany — Wheelchair mixed doubles curling added to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games is music to the ears of Karen O'Neill. The CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee says that addition plays to the country's strength in the sport.
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CF Montreal trades defender Camacho to Columbus Crew for general allocation money

CF Montreal trades defender Camacho to Columbus Crew for general allocation money

MONTREAL — CF Montreal traded defender Rudy Camacho to the Columbus Crew for US$400,000 in general allocation money on Monday. Camacho was consistently in Montreal's starting 11 this season, having played in 20 of 23 Major League Soccer games.
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Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level.
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