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Barcelona parts way with Xavi, one month after coach had reversed decision to step down

Barcelona parts way with Xavi, one month after coach had reversed decision to step down

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First, he wanted out. Then he opted to stay. Finally, Barcelona said enough is enough and decided to part ways.
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Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders

Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season. Demerio Houston intends to oblige him.
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Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to be top receiver with Alouettes

Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to be top receiver with Alouettes

SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — Tyson Philpot looks around training camp and sees an opportunity to be the Montreal Alouettes' No. 1 receiving option.
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AC Milan coach Pioli leaving at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title

AC Milan coach Pioli leaving at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title

MILAN, Italy (AP) — AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is leaving the Italian club at the end of the season after a near five-year stint that included the 2022 Serie A title.
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McDavid scores in double overtime, Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final

McDavid scores in double overtime, Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final

DALLAS — Connor McDavid had already spent the longest four minutes of his life in the penalty box.
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Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts

Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts

DETROIT (AP) — Replay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game Thursday night at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts.
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Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over skidding Tigers

Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over skidding Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Gausman struck out a season-best 10 in six innings, Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 9-1 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver: Whitecaps

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver: Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps say Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is not expected to be in Inter Miami CF's lineup when the two clubs face off in Vancouver on Saturday.
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NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan, setting stage for dramatic change across college sports

NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan, setting stage for dramatic change across college sports

The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.
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Canada's Shady ElNahas earns silver in under-100 kg event at judo worlds

Canada's Shady ElNahas earns silver in under-100 kg event at judo worlds

ABU DHABI — Shady ElNahas reached the podium at the judo world championships for the first time by winning a silver medal in the under-100 kg category Thursday. ElNahas, from Toronto, faced Azerbaijan’s Zelym Kotsoiev in the big final.
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