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Simoneau leads Canada's charge to artistic swimming's World Cup podium

Simoneau leads Canada's charge to artistic swimming's World Cup podium

MARKHAM, Ont. — Jacqueline Simoneau of Saint-Laurent, Que., led Canada's charge to three silver medals Saturday in World Cup artistic swimming.
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Pirates dump Blue Jays 8-1 to end Toronto's four-game win streak

Pirates dump Blue Jays 8-1 to end Toronto's four-game win streak

TORONTO — Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi made an adjustment to his approach after a rough first inning Saturday at Rogers Centre. It wasn't enough to stifle the potent Pittsburgh offence.
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Evelyne Viens the spark as Canadian women's soccer team defeats Mexico 2-0

Evelyne Viens the spark as Canadian women's soccer team defeats Mexico 2-0

MONTREAL — Adriana Leon and Cloé Lacasse scored the goals, but Evelyne Viens was the catalyst for Canada on Saturday.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund

LONDON (AP) — In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday.
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Triple-A catcher who was hit by a backswing is out of the hospital, resting and recovering

Triple-A catcher who was hit by a backswing is out of the hospital, resting and recovering

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Catcher Payton Henry of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons was released from the hospital on Saturday, a day after he was struck by a batter's backswing and carted off the field on a stretcher.
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Auger-Aliassime advances at French Open, Shapovalov, Andreescu eliminated

Auger-Aliassime advances at French Open, Shapovalov, Andreescu eliminated

PARIS — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime won his rain-interrupted match Saturday to earn a fourth-round date with Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open. The tournament's 21st-seed from Montreal was a 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 winner in men's singles over No.
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Canadian men one loss away from relegation from elite rugby sevens circuit

Canadian men one loss away from relegation from elite rugby sevens circuit

MADRID — Canada's men face an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the HSBC SVNS circuit after finishing bottom of its group Saturday. After losses to Uruguay and Germany on Friday, Canada was beaten 14-7 by the U.S.
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Bottom feeders in November, Oilers sit one win away from Stanley Cup final

Bottom feeders in November, Oilers sit one win away from Stanley Cup final

DALLAS — Kris Knoblauch arrived to find a locker room in turmoil. The Edmonton Oilers — among the Stanley Cup favourites when training camp opened — had got off to a disastrous start to the NHL season.
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On a wing and a prayer, a pigeon is rescued by a French Open chair umpire during a match

On a wing and a prayer, a pigeon is rescued by a French Open chair umpire during a match

PARIS (AP) — This one's for the birds: A pigeon landed on the court during a French Open match Saturday, leading the chair umpire to use a towel to rescue the fallen fowl.
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Jagger Firkus becomes first Moose Jaw Warrior to win CHL player of the year

Jagger Firkus becomes first Moose Jaw Warrior to win CHL player of the year

FRANKENMUTH — The accolades and recognition meant the world to Jagger Firkus. Firkus was named the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner at the Canadian Hockey League awards Saturday.
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