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Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to 'excessive' noise

Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to 'excessive' noise

HALIFAX — Pickleball courts in a Halifax suburb are in danger of being shut down by the city after drawing complaints from residents who describe the noise levels as “excessive.
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Cubs acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros, AP source says

Cubs acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros, AP source says

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters, a person familiar with the situation said.
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Masse becomes most decorated Canadian with bronze at short-course championships

Masse becomes most decorated Canadian with bronze at short-course championships

BUDAPEST — Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated swimmer at the world championships after winning a short-course bronze medal on Friday. Masse touched the wall in 25.78 seconds to finish third in the women's 50-metre backstroke.
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Vancouver Whitecaps owners put Major League Soccer club up for sale

Vancouver Whitecaps owners put Major League Soccer club up for sale

VANCOUVER — The owners of the Vancouver Whitecaps are putting the Major League Soccer team up for sale.
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Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris fined US$2K for diving

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris fined US$2K for diving

NEW YORK — The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for a second case of diving/embellishment on Friday. The league said it gave Norris a warning after he embellished during a game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 7.
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Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Head coach Craig Berube announced the injury update Friday after Stolarz exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks following the first period.
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QBs Mellott, Wooldridge among players on Calgary Stampeders negotiation list

QBs Mellott, Wooldridge among players on Calgary Stampeders negotiation list

Vernon Adams Jr. is the present for the Calgary Stampeders but the CFL club could have two interesting future candidates for its starting quarterback job.
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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
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Canada's Sherret captures gold at ski cross World Cup, Thompson and Drury win bronze

Canada's Sherret captures gold at ski cross World Cup, Thompson and Drury win bronze

VAL THORENS — Canada's India Sherret raced to her second World Cup gold medal in women's ski cross on Friday. Sherret, a 28-year-old from Cranbrook, B.C., won all her heats before finishing first in the big final for her sixth career podium.
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