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It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic great Simone Biles said it was “THE EASIEST YES” when her fellow elite athlete Jonathan Owens popped the question on Valentine's Day.
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Altidore speaks warmly of time in Toronto but hints at backroom unrest at TFC

Altidore speaks warmly of time in Toronto but hints at backroom unrest at TFC

Jozy Altidore, in his introductory news conference as a member of the New England Revolution, talked warmly of his time in Toronto but hinted at backroom unrest at his former MLS club.
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Women's pursuit speedskating team gives Canada elusive second gold in Beijing

Women's pursuit speedskating team gives Canada elusive second gold in Beijing

BEIJING — Canada's Olympians have made many trips to the podium at the Beijing Winter Games, but heading into Tuesday, only one of those included a stop on the top step.
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Canadian long-track speedskaters win gold in women's team pursuit

Canadian long-track speedskaters win gold in women's team pursuit

BEIJING — Canada has won gold in the women's team pursuit competition at the Beijing Olympics. Valerie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann beat Japan in the long-track speedskating event at the Ice Ribbon.
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Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot wins second medal in Beijing with bronze in big air

Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot wins second medal in Beijing with bronze in big air

BEIJING — Canada's Max Parrot won the bronze medal in men's big air at the Beijing Olympics barely a week after winning gold in slopestyle. The 27-year-old from Bromont, Que., fell on his first jump, but landed a huge cab 1800 on his second attempt.
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McCollum leads hot-shooting Pelicans past Raptors, 120-90

McCollum leads hot-shooting Pelicans past Raptors, 120-90

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum's first victory with New Orleans was one of the Pelicans' most dominant performances of the season. McCollum, who was traded from Portland last week, scored 23 points and the Pelicans overall shot a season-best 58.
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Blackhawks beat Jets 3-1 as DeBrincat scores 28th goal of the season

Blackhawks beat Jets 3-1 as DeBrincat scores 28th goal of the season

WINNIPEG — Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't showing his age when he made 31 saves in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
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Marner reaches 400 career points, Leafs top Kraken 6-2

Marner reaches 400 career points, Leafs top Kraken 6-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Marner scored once and added two assists, Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a two-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.
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Flames acquire forward Tyler Toffoli from Canadiens for two players, two draft picks.

Flames acquire forward Tyler Toffoli from Canadiens for two players, two draft picks.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames added a new face on Monday, but also a familiar face to many.
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Rose, Smith to lead Canada at CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship

Rose, Smith to lead Canada at CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship

TORONTO — Defender Jade Rose and forward Olivia Smith, who have both been capped at the senior level, will lead Canada at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship. The tournament, which runs Feb.
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