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Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series

Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series

TORONTO — Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Oct. 8.
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Morocco makes more Women's World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

Morocco makes more Women's World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating more history in a dramatic conclusion to the group stage of the 2023 tournament.
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Nick Taylor's life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win

Nick Taylor's life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win

TORONTO — Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-hole sudden death playoff where he edged out England's Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open.
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Two-time champion Germany out of Women's World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea

Two-time champion Germany out of Women's World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea

Brisbane, Australia (AP) — Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia meant Germany needed a win to advance.
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Gilgeous-Alexander among leaders of Canadian men's squad ahead of FIBA World Cup

Gilgeous-Alexander among leaders of Canadian men's squad ahead of FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from being the youngster soaking up information on the Canadian men's basketball team.
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Messi scores twice, his third straight game with a goal, as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1

Messi scores twice, his third straight game with a goal, as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team.
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Wednesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 2, 2023

Wednesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 2, 2023

Wednesday's Games (All times Eastern) WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary Round South Africa 3, Italy 2 Swede 2, Argentina 0 Jamaica 0, Brazil 0 France 6, Panama 3 --- MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Round of 32 Inter Miami 3, Orlando City 1 Dallas 2, Matzatlan 1
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Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

TORONTO — Before he even reached first George Springer had his arms in the air, celebrating. Once he was safely on base he continued to pump his arms up and down, with his Toronto Blue Jays teammates celebrated in the dugout.
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SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

BURNABY, B.C. — B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.
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Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Pia Sundhage faced widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup.
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