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Crystal Palace demoted by UEFA from Europa League because of co-owner Textor's ties to Lyon

GENEVA (AP) — UEFA demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League on Friday because of the English cup winner’s ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

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New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game

It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan's debut with the Canadian men's rugby team.

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Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, Toronto is sending forward Ryan Reaves to San Jose.

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Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury

TORONTO — Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches O'Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday.

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AFC Toronto blanks Ottawa Rapid FC 3-0 behind Kaylee Hunter's brace

TORONTO — Kaylee Hunter scored two goals to power Northern Super League-leading AFC Toronto to a 3-0 win over Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium on Thursday. Hunter scored in the 17th and 24th minutes to stake Toronto (7-3-1) to a 2-0 lead.

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Reports: Canadian international Olivia Smith set for world-record transfer

Canadian international striker Olivia Smith is reportedly making a world-record one-million-pound ($1.86 million) transfer to Arsenal from Liverpool.

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Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton

Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns his first 15s cap when Canada hosts Belgium on Saturday in Stephen Meehan's first game as Canadian rugby coach.

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Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The 17-year-old from St.

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Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Robert Wickens's promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down.

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Raptors sign Alijah Martin, 2nd-round pick from NCAA champion Gators, and add Roddy

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors continued to flesh out their roster by signing Alijah Martin and David Roddy, the NBA team announced Thursday.

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