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Maple Leafs excited by 'different elements' brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi

Maple Leafs excited by 'different elements' brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi

TORONTO — Ryan Reaves wasn't going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler Bertuzzi jumped at the chance to play for another Original Six franchise.
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Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match

Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match

LYON, France — If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call.
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Canada's Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season

Canada's Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season

Marco Arop catapulted himself to new heights, and just in time heading into an Olympic year. The towering six-foot-four 800-metre runner from Edmonton became the first Canadian to win world championship gold in the event in August.
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Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins

Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland's game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it's only their third match of the pool stage.
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Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women's volleyball Olympic qualifier

Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women's volleyball Olympic qualifier

NINGBO, China — Alexa Gray had 20 attack points to lead Canada to a 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday at the women's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament.
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Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — It’s a frequent — and most often frantic — high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted.
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Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024

Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024

BERLIN (AP) — Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men’s national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who tried.
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Cole enhances Cy Young credentials with 8 outstanding innings as Yanks beat Jays 5-3

Cole enhances Cy Young credentials with 8 outstanding innings as Yanks beat Jays 5-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole retired the first 16 hitters and pitched eight outstanding innings to strengthen his Cy Young Award credentials as the New York Yankees moved back over .500 with a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
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Fernandez loses in Guadalajara Open quarterfinals, Dabrowski through to doubles semis

Fernandez loses in Guadalajara Open quarterfinals, Dabrowski through to doubles semis

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Leylah Fernandez saw her best run at a WTA 1000 tournament end Thursday with a 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-1 quarterfinal loss to American Sofia Kenin at the Guadalajara Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que.
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Canada women looking forward not back as they take on Reggae Girlz in Olympic playoff

Canada women looking forward not back as they take on Reggae Girlz in Olympic playoff

Olympic champion Canada returns to action Friday for the first time since a disappointing showing at the FIFA Women's World Cup, facing Jamaica in a two-legged playoff to determine the last CONCACAF entry in the 12-county field for the 2024 Paris Gam
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