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UFC returns to Canada with UFC 289 pay-per-view set for June 10 in Vancouver

UFC returns to Canada with UFC 289 pay-per-view set for June 10 in Vancouver

The UFC is returning to Canada. The mixed martial arts promoter said UFC 289 will take place June 10 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. UFC president Dana White made the announcement Friday in a social media video.
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Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday , though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters ground to a halt as heavy wind and rain rolled through the area.
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U.S. trounces Switzerland 9-1 at world women's hockey championship

U.S. trounces Switzerland 9-1 at world women's hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Caroline Harvey scored twice, Abby Roque had a goal and three assists and the United States thumped Switzerland 9-1 on Friday at the world women's hockey championship.
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St. Johnstone fan handed lifetime ban for racially abusing Canadian forward Theo Bair

St. Johnstone fan handed lifetime ban for racially abusing Canadian forward Theo Bair

St. Johnstone has handed a supporter a lifetime ban for racially abusing Canadian international forward Theo Bair on Saturday. The Scottish Premiership club said the "wholly unacceptable incident" took place last Saturday at the end of St.
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Toronto Arrows missing more than a dozen players for long-awaited home opener

Toronto Arrows missing more than a dozen players for long-awaited home opener

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows play at home Saturday for the first time this season after six straight road games. By rights, they should arrive in an ambulance for the meeting with the defending Major Rugby League champion New York Ironworkers.
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Canada's Amihere 'excited' for WNBA draft, opportunity to grow on pro level

Canada's Amihere 'excited' for WNBA draft, opportunity to grow on pro level

The moment is starting to feel all the more real for Laeticia Amihere. The Mississauga, Ont., native recently completed her final season with NCAA powerhouse South Carolina Gamecocks and entered her name on Tuesday for the upcoming WNBA draft.
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Nashville's Shaffelburg looks forward to reunion with former Toronto FC teammates

Nashville's Shaffelburg looks forward to reunion with former Toronto FC teammates

Jacob Shaffelburg cut his teeth with Toronto FC. But the Canadian winger has found a home in Nashville. The 23-year-old from Port William, N.S., joined Toronto as a homegrown player in June 2019 and went on to make 61 appearances in all competitions.
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Vancouver Whitecaps want more intensity in first Cascadia tilt vs. Portland Timbers

Vancouver Whitecaps want more intensity in first Cascadia tilt vs. Portland Timbers

VANCOUVER — After a disappointing 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on Wednesday in CONCACAF Champions League action, the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking for a rebound on Saturday against regional rivals.
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Struggling CF Montreal face another tough test against New England

Struggling CF Montreal face another tough test against New England

MONTREAL — After suffering their third-worst loss in club history last week, CF Montreal are looking to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement as they travel to face the New England Revolution on Saturday night.
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WHL Playoffs: Olen Zellweger's overtime goal helps Blazers sweep Giants

WHL Playoffs: Olen Zellweger's overtime goal helps Blazers sweep Giants

LANGLEY, B.C. — Olen Zellweger had his second goal of the night in overtime as the Kamloops Blazers edged the Vancouver Giants 5-4 on Thursday in Western Hockey League playoff action. Kamloops swept the best-of-seven series in four games.
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