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England midfielder Lauren James handed 2-match ban at Women's World Cup

SYDNEY (AP) — England midfielder Lauren James was handed a two-match ban Thursday following her sending-off against Nigeria in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup .

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With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making moves

Kyle Dubas had just completed the biggest trade of the NHL offseason, landing defenseman Erik Karlsson in a three-team deal that furthers the Pittsburgh Penguins' desire to win now , when he was asked if other moves might be in store.

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Canadian men lose to 15th-ranked Tonga in rugby test match in Nuku'alofa

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga — Tonga ran in four tries and survived a sending off early in the second half en route to a 28-3 rugby win over Canada on Wednesday. The 15th-ranked Pacific Islanders are gearing up for next month's World Cup in France. No.

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Canadian basketball leagues names top players, coach for 2023 season

Teddy Allen of the Winnipeg Sea Bears has been named the Most Valuable Player in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

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Canada's Raonic, top-ranked Alcaraz power through to victories at National Bank Open

TORONTO — Milos Raonic did not expect to perform as well as he did Wednesday. Raonic used his strong serve to power through to a 6-4, 6-3 second-round win over Japan's Taro Daniel at the National Bank Open. The Thornhill, Ont.

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Canadian Fernandez wins marathon match, beats Haddad Maia

MONTREAL — It took just under three hours for Leylah Fernandez to qualify for the round of 16 in front of her hometown crowd after beating Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 at IGA Stadium on Wednesday evening.

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Blue Jays use Springer's solo homer and Gausman's 6 strikeouts to beat Guardians 1-0

CLEVELAND (AP) — George Springer homered in the first inning and Kevin Gausman struck out six in a combined six-hitter, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.

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New Whitecaps signings Adekugbe, Laryea shift focus to MLS playoff push

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled their two, new high-profile signings on Wednesday, with the message from both clear: the aim is to win and do so starting soon.

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Alouettes veteran quarterback Fajardo expected to face Roughriders

Jason Maas doesn't expect a shoulder ailment to prevent quarterback Cody Fajardo from facing his former team. Fajardo didn't practise Tuesday due to the left shoulder injury suffered last week versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran receiver Derel Walker

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders released veteran American receiver Derel Walker on Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 187-pound Walker had three catches for 28 yards and a TD in one game this season with Saskatchewan.

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