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Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Astros shut out Blue Jays again in 8-0 victory

Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Astros shut out Blue Jays again in 8-0 victory

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez homered twice and matched his career high with four hits, Cristian Javier and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Wednesday night.
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Canada's Kim calm, cool and collected ahead of Augusta National Women's Amateur

Canada's Kim calm, cool and collected ahead of Augusta National Women's Amateur

If Lauren Kim is intimidated by storied Augusta National Golf Club, it doesn't show. The 19-year-old collegiate golfer from Surrey, B.C., is the lone Canadian in the field at the Augusta National Women's Amateur this week.
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OHL roundup: Spirit sweep Attack in first round with 5-1 win

OHL roundup: Spirit sweep Attack in first round with 5-1 win

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Michael Misa scored and assisted as the Saginaw Spirit defeated the Owen Sound Attack 5-1 on Wednesday night to complete a first-round sweep in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.
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United States opens women's worlds title defence with 4-0 win over Switzerland

United States opens women's worlds title defence with 4-0 win over Switzerland

UTICA, N.Y. — Haley Winn scored twice while Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists, and the United States opened its title defence with a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the 2024 world women's hockey championship on Wednesday.
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Vasilevskiy backstops Lightning to 4-1 victory over Leafs; Matthews scores No. 63

Vasilevskiy backstops Lightning to 4-1 victory over Leafs; Matthews scores No. 63

TORONTO — Auston Matthews climbed another rung in his pursuit of 70 goals. The Maple Leafs, however, will have to wait a little longer to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for an eighth straight season.
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QMJHL roundup: Drakkar thump Islanders 7-1 to complete first-round sweep

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar thump Islanders 7-1 to complete first-round sweep

CHARLOTTETOWN — Justin Gill, Isaac Dufort and Justin Poirier each scored twice as the Baie Comeau Drakkar thumped the Charlottetown Islanders 7-1 to complete a first-round sweep on Wednesday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoffs
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Edwards, Reid help Timberwolves rout Raptors 133-85 to move into tie for first in West

Edwards, Reid help Timberwolves rout Raptors 133-85 to move into tie for first in West

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the short-handed Toronto Raptors 133-85 on Wednesday night to move into a tie for first-place in the Western Conference.
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Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal Olympic pool closure

Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal Olympic pool closure

MONTREAL — Swimming Canada is searching for a new site for the Olympic and Paralympic trials due to an extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool.
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Canada's Ejim named NCAA women's basketball mid-major player of the year

Canada's Ejim named NCAA women's basketball mid-major player of the year

Calgary’s Yvonne Ejim has been named the 2024 Becky Hammon Player of the Year, awarded to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball. Ejim, a senior forward with Gonzaga, averaged 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.
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Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn't help, either. So Clifford informed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday that he is stepping down as head coach after the season.
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