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Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women's World Cup

Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women's World Cup

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil 0-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women's World
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Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro’s working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women’s World Cup and pray for a win in the make-or-break match.
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Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension

Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension

VANCOUVER — Ranko Veselinovic has signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2026 with a club option for 2027. The 24-year-old Serbian centre back leads the club in starts (101) and games played (109) since 2020.
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Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

PARMA, Italy (AP) — At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long list of trophies with Juventus and many years when he was considered among the best goalkeepers in soccer, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement o
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Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

WHISTLER, B.C. — The Whistler Sliding Centre will host the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Luge Canada announced on Wednesday. The event will take place Feb. 5-8, 2025.
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Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw Wednesday and advanced to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
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Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — Like many Canadians, Roger and Julie Huitema had hoped Canada's stay at the FIFA Women's World Cup would have lasted longer. For one, daughter Jordyn plays forward for Canada.
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Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Portugal 0 United States 0 Vietnam 0 Netherlands 7 England 6 China 1 Denmark 2 Haiti 0 --- MLB American League Baltimore 13 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y.
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Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu's return

Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu's return

TORONTO — Hyun-Jin Ryu's return to a major-league mound did not go as he or the Toronto Blue Jays hoped.
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Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension

Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Tuesday with an average annual value of $2.1 million.
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