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Rory McIlroy with 65 off to another great start at Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy with 65 off to another great start at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy opened with a 7-under 65 on Thursday and had reason to expect a score like this at Bay Hill, not so much because of the course but rather the day of the week.
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Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With the exception of the upcoming Paralympics, Russian athletes were restricted from competing in more sporting events around the world on Wednesday as owner Roman Abramovich put English Premier League club Chelsea up for
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Canadian women post convincing win to open CONCACAF U-20 Championship

Canadian women post convincing win to open CONCACAF U-20 Championship

SAN CRISTOBAL — Nikayla Small, Olivia Smith and Holly Ward scored two goals apiece Friday as Canada blanked Saint Kitts and Nevis 7-0 to open play at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship.
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Ticats kicker Leader was part of U.S. rugby win over Canada in 2019

Ticats kicker Leader was part of U.S. rugby win over Canada in 2019

He's yet to play in the CFL, but Hamilton Tiger-Cats kicker Tadhg Leader does have a history with Canada. In March 2019, Leader played for the U.S. national men's rugby team that rallied to beat Canada 30-25 in Seattle.
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Questions abound as Toronto FC kicks off MLS season after extensive turnover

Questions abound as Toronto FC kicks off MLS season after extensive turnover

Toronto FC took a Scrabble-like approach to the off-season, changing players like letters in search of better combinations and a more harmonious hand after a dismal 6-18-10 season.
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'Please, no more war:' Capitals star Ovechkin addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine

'Please, no more war:' Capitals star Ovechkin addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin asked for "no more war" Friday in his first media availability since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Moscow native said he has "lots of friends in Russia and Ukraine" and hopes the attack will end soon.
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MLS tweaks roster rules regarding international slots for Canadian teams

MLS tweaks roster rules regarding international slots for Canadian teams

TORONTO — The three Canadian MLS teams are getting a helping hand with their rosters. Recognizing that U.S.
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Manitoba junior hockey player suspended for alleged racist gesture

Manitoba junior hockey player suspended for alleged racist gesture

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has suspended Dauphin Kings defenceman Klim Georgiev a minimum of 18 games for making what appeared to be a racist gesture during a game.
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Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to kick off season with or without top striker

Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to kick off season with or without top striker

VANCOUVER — A large question looms as the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to start the 2022 Major League Soccer season — will top striker Brian White be fit to take the field? White travelled to Ohio with his teammates for Saturday's season opener agains
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Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed

Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed

LONDON (AP) — The invasion of Ukraine drew more punitive measures across the sporting world on Friday when Russia was stripped of the Champions League final in St. Petersburg and Formula One dropped the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.
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