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Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

VANCOUVER — Renoldo Robinson had 24 points and nine rebounds as the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Calgary Dinos 82-53 on Sunday to win their U Sports men's basketball title in 28 years.
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Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0

Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0

DETROIT (AP) — Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday. Mrazek was making his third start since he was acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline.
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Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2

Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2

DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. Berrios (1-0) allowed four hits. no walks and no runs while fanning seven to secure the win.
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Blondin, Howe capture medals at the world speedskating single distances event

Blondin, Howe capture medals at the world speedskating single distances event

HAMAR — Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin and Connor Howe of Canmore, Alt., captured medals Sunday at the world speedskating single distances championships. Blondin was second in the women's mass start.
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Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years

Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years

LONDON (AP) — Newcastle ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final on Sunday. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of halftime to seal victory at Wembley.
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Canada's Homan beats Sweden's Hasselborg at women's world curling championship

Canada's Homan beats Sweden's Hasselborg at women's world curling championship

UIJEONGBU-SI — Rachel Homan made a draw for a single in the 10th end to give Canada a 9-7 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg on Sunday at the LGT world women's curling championship.
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Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the club. He averaged 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.
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Canadian women win again at T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Buenos Aires

Canadian women win again at T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES — Canada defeated Brazil by 29 runs Sunday to set up a showdown with the U.S. in its final match Monday at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier.
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Canadian short-track speedskating team finishes season with six more medals

Canadian short-track speedskating team finishes season with six more medals

BEIJING — Steven Dubois and William Dandjinou finished 1-2 in the men's 1,000-metre race and led relay teams to world titles as Canada finished its season with six medals overall Sunday at the world short track speedskating championships.
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Elias Pettersson producing as Vancouver Canucks push for playoffs

Elias Pettersson producing as Vancouver Canucks push for playoffs

VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson is feeling good — and that's good news for the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre scored his 15th goal of the season and contributed an assist Saturday, helping the Canucks trounce the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.
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