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Edwards has big day in homecoming, freshmen stand out as No. 17 UConn women romp past Toronto team

Edwards has big day in homecoming, freshmen stand out as No. 17 UConn women romp past Toronto team

TORONTO (AP) — Aaliyah Edwards scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in her homecoming, leading No. 17 UConn to a 111-34 win over Toronto Metropolitan on Wednesday.
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Canadian para skier Guimond picks up super-G gold, bronze at World Cup stop

Canadian para skier Guimond picks up super-G gold, bronze at World Cup stop

STEINACH AM BRENNER, Austria — Canadian para skier Alexis Guimond made two trips to the podium at a World Cup super-G stop on Wednesday. Guimond, from Gatineau, Que.
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MLS unveils schedule with Montreal, Whitecaps, TFC to host Messi and Inter Miami

MLS unveils schedule with Montreal, Whitecaps, TFC to host Messi and Inter Miami

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will play host to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in the 2024 Major League Soccer season as the Canadian team celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say

Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say

Oregon State and Washington State are working on a deal to become affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for basketball and other Olympic sports for two years, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Alouettes ink GM Maciocia, head coach Maas to long-term extensions after Grey Cup win

Alouettes ink GM Maciocia, head coach Maas to long-term extensions after Grey Cup win

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia reached a pinnacle in the CFL by building a Grey Cup champion this year. But instead of resting on his laurels, the Montreal Alouettes general manager is hungry to build on that momentum.
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A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, the first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft

A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, the first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft

TORONTO — A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, Toronto FC's first overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft: Age: 23. Home: Trincity, Trinidad. College: Attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists in 57 games.
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Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

TORONTO — Tyrese Spicer remembers the tough times growing up in Trinidad. "Not having enough money to buy sneakers, buy cleats, to go to school. Not having enough money to eat," he recalled.
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Keeping account: How NHL teams work to maintain high standards on and off the ice

Keeping account: How NHL teams work to maintain high standards on and off the ice

Brad Marchand doesn't have to say a word when a new player walks into the Boston Bruins' locker room. The standard and expectation was set long ago.
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Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

LONDON (AP) — A new monitoring service will help protect tennis players from online abuse and threats, the International Tennis Federation and other governing bodies said Wednesday. In their joint announcement, ITF, U.S.
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Canada's Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: 'Doesn't cheat the game'

Canada's Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: 'Doesn't cheat the game'

Macklin Celebrini was contemplating his next hockey stop. The teenage star poised to join the U.S. college hockey ranks for the 2023-24 season had plenty of NCAA schools pining for his services back in June 2022.
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