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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver: Whitecaps

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver: Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps say Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is not expected to be in Inter Miami CF's lineup when the two clubs face off in Vancouver on Saturday.
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NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan, setting stage for dramatic change across college sports

NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan, setting stage for dramatic change across college sports

The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.
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Canada's Shady ElNahas earns silver in under-100 kg event at judo worlds

Canada's Shady ElNahas earns silver in under-100 kg event at judo worlds

ABU DHABI — Shady ElNahas reached the podium at the judo world championships for the first time by winning a silver medal in the under-100 kg category Thursday. ElNahas, from Toronto, faced Azerbaijan’s Zelym Kotsoiev in the big final.
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A former dancer himself, DJ BBad provides the soundtrack at top breaking competitions

A former dancer himself, DJ BBad provides the soundtrack at top breaking competitions

TORONTO — Like figure skating, music is integral to the sport of breaking. But unlike skaters, breakdancers don't get to choose their soundtrack. That's where Andel James comes in.
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Canucks' Allvin, Stars' Nill, Panthers' Zito named finalists for NHL's GM of the year

Canucks' Allvin, Stars' Nill, Panthers' Zito named finalists for NHL's GM of the year

NEW YORK — Patrik Allvin of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the finalists for this season's Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. The NHL announced the finalists Thursday.
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'We're not satisfied at all': Canucks hungry for more after playoff run, GM says

'We're not satisfied at all': Canucks hungry for more after playoff run, GM says

VANCOUVER — The general manager of the Vancouver Canucks wasn't happy Thursday afternoon. Patrik Allvin wanted to be watching his players prepare for another playoff game.
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Canadian swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for anti-doping violations

Canadian swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for anti-doping violations

OTTAWA — Canadian Olympic swimmer Ruslan Gaziev has been suspended 18 months for anti-doping rule violations.
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The Rangers need to find answers quickly against the Panthers, or their Cup wait will reach 31 years

The Rangers need to find answers quickly against the Panthers, or their Cup wait will reach 31 years

NEW YORK (AP) — After two rounds of the NHL playoffs, there were hopes the New York Rangers had a chance to end their 30-year Stanley Cup drought.
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NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth

NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was back in South Florida on Thursday to do battle again.
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Canadian stars Nurse, Sutton-Brown hope Toronto's WNBA team inspires new generation

Canadian stars Nurse, Sutton-Brown hope Toronto's WNBA team inspires new generation

Vince Carter's highlight-reel dunks for the Toronto Raptors in the early 2000s inspired a generation of Canadian basketball players.
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