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Canada edged by reigning champion Costa Rica in CONCACAF futsal quarterfinal

Canada edged by reigning champion Costa Rica in CONCACAF futsal quarterfinal

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Defending champion Costa Rica held on to edge Canada 3-2 in quarterfinal play Wednesday at the CONCACAF Futsal Championship, ending the Canadian men's hope of reaching the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
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Canadiens hope to take a step next season, but not at expense of long-term plan

Canadiens hope to take a step next season, but not at expense of long-term plan

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens' brass is committed to reversing the team’s trend of missing the playoffs. But general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice-president Jeff Gorton won’t deviate from their long-term plans to do so.
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Masai Ujiri: Toronto Raptors' culture remains strong after challenging season

Masai Ujiri: Toronto Raptors' culture remains strong after challenging season

TORONTO — A year ago, Masai Ujiri declared that the Toronto Raptors had to change their culture. But after a challenging and disappointing 2023-24 season, the team's president said that their culture is just fine.
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USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

USA Basketball studied every men's basketball game it has played for about two decades and a clear trend eventually appeared. When the defense isn't good enough, the Americans tend to get themselves into trouble.
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Robertson, Barriault add Canadian content to Conor McGregor comeback UFC 303 card

Robertson, Barriault add Canadian content to Conor McGregor comeback UFC 303 card

Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Robertson and Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault have been added to Conor McGregor's comeback fight card. Robertson, ranked 15th among strawweight contenders, will face No.
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Illinois offensive lineman Adams retains top spot in CFL Scouting Bureau spring list

Illinois offensive lineman Adams retains top spot in CFL Scouting Bureau spring list

TORONTO — Isaiah Adams remains the top-ranked player for the 2024 CFL draft. The Illinois offensive lineman topped the CFL Scouting Bureau's spring top-20 list released Wednesday, retaining the No. 1 spot he held in December.
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'It's like parenting': The ins and outs of NHL faceoffs

'It's like parenting': The ins and outs of NHL faceoffs

Vaughan Rody has dropped a couple pucks in his day. About half a million — give or take — by his estimate. The former NHL linesman knows faceoffs. The fundamentals, the tricks, the tells, the cheats.
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Leafs scoring milestones: From Ace Bailey to Auston Matthews' quest for 70

Leafs scoring milestones: From Ace Bailey to Auston Matthews' quest for 70

Auston Matthews' quest for his 70th goal of the season prompts a look back at key scoring milestones in Toronto Maple Leafs history, from Ace Bailey's first scoring title to Darryl Sittler's record-breaking game.
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Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs

Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. Revival might be the best word to describe what he has done.
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Canada is expected to win 22 medals at the Paris Olympics

Canada is expected to win 22 medals at the Paris Olympics

Canada is expected to win a total of 22 medals, including six gold, at the Paris Summer Olympics, which open on July 26. This forecast is done by Nielsen’s Gracenote Sports, which supplies statistical analysis for sports leagues around the world.
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