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Canada men face another relegation fight to preserve core status on HSBC SVNS circuit

Canada men face another relegation fight to preserve core status on HSBC SVNS circuit

While Canada's women battle for silverware this weekend in the HSBC SVNS season finale in Madrid, the men are fighting for survival on World Rugby's sevens circuit.
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Knoblauch's roster shakeup pays off as Perry sparks Oilers in Game 4 victory

Knoblauch's roster shakeup pays off as Perry sparks Oilers in Game 4 victory

EDMONTON — The morning before Game 4 of the Western Conference final, veteran Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry was informed that his five-game exile to the press box was ending.
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Warriors relying on 'scar tissue' from past in pushing forward at Memorial Cup

Warriors relying on 'scar tissue' from past in pushing forward at Memorial Cup

SAGINAW — Some scar tissue built up over time has given the Moose Jaw Warriors resilience.
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Musician Patrick Watson on how ethics got between him and half a million dollars

Musician Patrick Watson on how ethics got between him and half a million dollars

TORONTO — Patrick Watson can't be easily bought. While many have offered heaps of money to license the Montreal musician's acclaimed work over the years, he says there are certain ethical lines he refused to cross.
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Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy

Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy

A French court ruled the auction of a trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs, their lawyer told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Oilers battle back from early deficit to defeat Stars 5-2 and pull even in West final

Oilers battle back from early deficit to defeat Stars 5-2 and pull even in West final

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch thought he might be in for a long night. The Edmonton Oilers head coach was watching a confounding, uninspired, flat start unfold right in front of him on the Rogers Place ice.
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Lassiter, Ibrahim help CF Montreal end skid with 4-2 win over D.C. United

Lassiter, Ibrahim help CF Montreal end skid with 4-2 win over D.C. United

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s winless skid may be over, but head coach Laurent Courtois wants his squad to remember what it felt like.
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Canadian Championship semifinal draw produces Ontario, B.C. rivalry matches

Canadian Championship semifinal draw produces Ontario, B.C. rivalry matches

TORONTO — The Canadian Championship semifinal draw produced a pair of provincial rivalry matchups with Toronto FC playing Canadian Premier League title-holder Forge FC and the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps facing the CPL's Pacific FC.
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Cowan's winner lifts Knights past Spirit to earn Memorial Cup final berth

Cowan's winner lifts Knights past Spirit to earn Memorial Cup final berth

SAGINAW — Easton Cowan enjoyed a moment he had long dreamed of on Wednesday night.
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Gauld scores in each half to lead Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Gauld scores in each half to lead Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored a goal in each half to lead the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night.
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