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Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness

Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness

March Madness is here, and with a number of Canadians looking to leave their mark. The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins Tuesday with the First Four, followed by 32 first-round contests on Thursday and Friday.
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Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event

Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event

PENICHE — Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upset American Caitlin Simmers, the world No. 1 and defending World Surf League champion, on Monday to advance to the semifinals of MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
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Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week

Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper, New Jersey left-wing Jesper Bratt and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
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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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