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Again a substitute, Ronaldo's World Cup comes to an end

Again a substitute, Ronaldo's World Cup comes to an end

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo in what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament.
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Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize.
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US soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at World Cup

US soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S.
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WHL Roundup: Benson's hat trick leads Ice past Chiefs 6-3 for second straight win

WHL Roundup: Benson's hat trick leads Ice past Chiefs 6-3 for second straight win

WINNIPEG — Zach Benson recorded a hat trick and one assist as the Winnipeg Ice cruised past the lowly Spokane Chiefs 6-3 on Friday.
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OHL Roundup: Diaco nets shootout winner as Knights narrowly edge 67's 1-0

OHL Roundup: Diaco nets shootout winner as Knights narrowly edge 67's 1-0

LONDON, Ont. — George Diaco scored the shootout winner to lead the London Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa 67's on Friday.
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QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs cruise past Remparts 4-1 behind strong third period

QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs cruise past Remparts 4-1 behind strong third period

QUEBEC — Justin Robidas had a goal and an assist as the Val-d'Or Foreurs handily defeated the Quebec Remparts 4-1 on Friday night. Frédéric Potvin, Alexandre Doucet and Alexandre Guy also scored for Val-d'Or (15-13-2). Mathys Fernandez made 24 saves.
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Oilers snap seven-game skid against Wild with 5-2 victory

Oilers snap seven-game skid against Wild with 5-2 victory

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers finally found some success against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists as the Oilers snapped a seven-game losing skid against Minnesota, defeating the Wild 5-2.
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Wheeler, Rittich lead Jets past Blackhawks 3-1

Wheeler, Rittich lead Jets past Blackhawks 3-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Blake Wheeler scored early in the second period, David Rittich stopped 22 shots and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
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CEBL's Honey Badgers fall 99-83 to Libertadores de Queretaro in BCLA opener

CEBL's Honey Badgers fall 99-83 to Libertadores de Queretaro in BCLA opener

QUERÉTARO CITY, Mexico — The Brampton Honey Badgers dropped their Basketball Champions League Americas' opener 99-83 to host Libertadores de Queretaro Friday night.
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Poulin's shootout winner caps Team Harvey's 3-2 comeback win over Team Sonnet

Poulin's shootout winner caps Team Harvey's 3-2 comeback win over Team Sonnet

GATINEAU, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner to lift Team Harvey's to a 3-2 comeback victory over Team Sonnet on Friday at the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association all-star weekend.
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