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U.S. to host women's Olympic soccer qualifier with 2 tickets to Tokyo on the line

U.S. to host women's Olympic soccer qualifier with 2 tickets to Tokyo on the line

The U.S. will host the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early 2020. Canada will be one of eight countries vying for two berth in the 2020 Olympic soccer field in Tokyo.
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Toronto Wolfpack to play first home game in Super League on April 18

Toronto Wolfpack to play first home game in Super League on April 18

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack will make their Super League debut Feb. 2 against the Castleford Tigers. The transatlantic rugby league team will play its first home game in Round 11, on April 18 against Hull FC at Lamport Stadium.
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Marshall, Leonard, Lalama named CFL top performers for final week of season

Marshall, Leonard, Lalama named CFL top performers for final week of season

TORONTO — Hamilton running back Cameron Marshall, Saskatchewan defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and Montreal linebacker D.J. Lalama are the top performers for the final week of the CFL regular season.
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Defending-champion Calgary Stampeders face longer road to Grey Cup

Defending-champion Calgary Stampeders face longer road to Grey Cup

TORONTO — The road to a fourth straight Grey Cup appearance will be a little longer than usual for Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders.
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Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod looks to share her experiences through mindfulness

Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod looks to share her experiences through mindfulness

Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod is no stranger to beating herself up over mistakes made on the field. But over the years, the 36-year-old soccer star from St. Albert, Alta., has learned to better handle setbacks.
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Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr pleads guilty to rape

Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr pleads guilty to rape

VISTA, Calif. — Former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to raping an unconscious teen in 2003 and to sexual battery involving a 54-year-old hitchhiker in a deal that spared him the possibility of life in prison.
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What load management? Rookie RJ Barrett logging heavy minutes in New York

What load management? Rookie RJ Barrett logging heavy minutes in New York

New York Knicks coach David Fizdale has a lot of faith in guard RJ Barrett. The amount of floor time the prized rookie has logged so far in his first NBA season is proof of that. Barrett, a 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is averaging 37.
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IOC pledges $10 million to anti-doping fight

IOC pledges $10 million to anti-doping fight

KATOWICE, Poland — The incoming leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asked for more money. The International Olympic Committee said "Yes.
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Wolfpack mum on report that rugby star Sonny Bill Williams' next stop is Toronto

Wolfpack mum on report that rugby star Sonny Bill Williams' next stop is Toronto

TORONTO — The Sonny Bill Williams to Toronto move continues to pick up speed. The BBC reported Tuesday that the All Blacks star is set to join the Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year, multi-million-dollar deal.
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Sleepless in Seattle. The MLS Cup final kicks off early in Pacific Northwest

Sleepless in Seattle. The MLS Cup final kicks off early in Pacific Northwest

TORONTO — While it may not be sleepless in Seattle, Toronto FC will have an early start Sunday at the MLS Cup final with kickoff at noon local time (3 p.m. ET) at CenturyLink Field. And that has not happened too often this year.
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