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Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownership

Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownership

PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
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Ottawa Redblacks sign American quarterback Tyrie Adams to contract extension

Ottawa Redblacks sign American quarterback Tyrie Adams to contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Tyrie Adams to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Adams, 27, hasn't thrown a pass in 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2023 against Edmonton.
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NHLers discuss long-term injured reserve rules: 'Obviously a loophole in the system'

NHLers discuss long-term injured reserve rules: 'Obviously a loophole in the system'

Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens were dreaming big. The club stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2021 playoffs before sweeping the Winnipeg Jets and besting the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Canada's Fernandez defeats Rakhimova to advance to Round of 16 in Wuhan

Canada's Fernandez defeats Rakhimova to advance to Round of 16 in Wuhan

WUHAN (AP) -- Canada’s Leylah Fernandez battled past Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday to reach the Round of 16 at the Wuhan Open.
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Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs

Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs

CALGARY — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri's book "Dreamer: My Life On The Edge" delves into coach Mike Babcock's handling of players. Kadri's book scheduled for release Oct.
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Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight

Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight

The Edmonton Oilers came up a goal and win short in June of winning the Stanley Cup and breaking Canada's 31-year drought of hoisting the NHL's most coveted trophy.
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NHL player Nazem Kadri tells his story so far in book "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge"

NHL player Nazem Kadri tells his story so far in book "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge"

CALGARY — Pulling out a chunk of his idol Joe Thornton's beard in a fight, riding the roller-coaster of being a Toronto Maple Leaf and becoming the first Muslim player to win a Stanley Cup are chronicled in Nazem Kadri's book "Dreamer: My Life On The
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Joe Root becomes England's highest test run-scorer during 1st test against Pakistan

Joe Root becomes England's highest test run-scorer during 1st test against Pakistan

MULTAN, India (AP) — Joe Root has become England's highest test run-scorer on the third day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.
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NHL roundup: Blues rally to beat Kraken 3-2 in Seattle

NHL roundup: Blues rally to beat Kraken 3-2 in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St.
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Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead

Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.
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