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Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

TORONTO — In buying out Bell's ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers Communication is going all-in. Rogers announced Wednesday it is purchasing Bell's 37.5 per cent share of MLSE for C$4.
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What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.'s share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better — but pricier — fan experiences, says one sports business expert. The $4.
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WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026. The team will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal.
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Lynx edge Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 25 points before passing to Bridget Carleton for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left , and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 78-76 on Tuesday night to secure the No.
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WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second

More than half of the WNBA playoff seeds are set with the New York Liberty clinching the No. 1 seed on Tuesday night. The rest of the postseason matchups will be determined when the regular season closes out on Thursday night.
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California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team

California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team

SYDNEY (AP) — California-born Brian Goorjian is leaving as head coach of the Australian men's basketball team after four Olympics and two stints in charge of the Boomers.
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Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA

Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx have been nearly unbeatable since the Olympic break. The Lynx star, who helped the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, has been averaging 20.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.
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WNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season

WNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have clinched the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs. They won't know where they're headed for the opening round until at least Tuesday as six of the other seven postseason spots are still undecided.
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Fever hang on to beat Wings

Fever hang on to beat Wings

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points with eight assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points and the duo combined to hit 12 of Indiana’s 16 3-pointers to help the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday.
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Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.
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