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Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year

Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander José Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher.
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. The 31st-ranked Canadians face No.
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Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Turns out Rory McIlroy needed only three good swings to win The Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J. Spaun.
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Canada's Homan beats Denmark's Dupont at world women's curling championship

Canada's Homan beats Denmark's Dupont at world women's curling championship

UIJEONGBU-SI — Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Denmark's Madeleine Dupont 9-3 in round-robin play Monday at the LGT world women's curling championship.
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Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations

Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City. But the veteran coach concedes that Gilgeous-Alexander, of Hamilton, Ont.
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IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028

IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run.
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NHL roundup: Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

NHL roundup: Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Sunday in the return of former Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen .
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Vancouver Canucks staying focused, even keel amid tight playoff push

Vancouver Canucks staying focused, even keel amid tight playoff push

VANCOUVER — As the NHL's regular season winds down, the Vancouver Canucks are watching their margin for error disappear.
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Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to win 4-3 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday in the return of former Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen .
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Samberg scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Kraken

Samberg scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Dylan Samberg scored 1:47 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from two goals down to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night.
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