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Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than US$11M

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Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Ryan Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly 9…

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Caitlin Clark and Iowa draw nearly 5 million viewers for second-round NCAA win

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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes' 64-54 victory over West Virginia averaged 4.90 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen, making it the most-viewed women’s tournament game ever — excluding Final Four contests and title games.

Thursday, Mar 21

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Netflix's recent forays into live sports programming not expected to create any big waves soon

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After being on the sidelines, Netflix has started dipping into live sports and while having another competitor for rights would certainly be welcomed, it is unlikely to happen soon.

Tuesday, Mar 19

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Konstantin Koltsov, former NHL player and boyfriend of Aryna Sabalenka, dies at 42

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Konstantin Koltsov, a former member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, has died at age 42.

Monday, Mar 18

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes

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Former Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities.

Saturday, Feb 24

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Authenticity questioned after jersey signed by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift sold at charity auction

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A Kansas City Chiefs jersey signed by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift was auctioned off for a Guelph, Ont. charity last week, but now questions are being raised about whether the signatures, or the jersey, are real.

Thursday, Feb 22

Netflix announces documentary about Expos' departure from Montreal

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Streaming service Netflix announced Wednesday that a new documentary about Major League Baseball's Montreal Expos and their departure from their Canadian home will be coming to the platform.

Friday, Feb 16

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Prince Harry and Meghan in Vancouver for third day of Invictus Games training camp

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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are in Vancouver today to meet with Invictus Games athletes at a local curling rink, one year ahead of the competition.

Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises 'epic week' for next year's Invictus Games

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Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip to British Columbia that next year's Invictus Games in the province will be about more than athletes winning medals.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Prince Harry, Meghan in Whistler for a second day for 2025 Invictus Games training

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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are back in Whistler, B.C., this morning at the Invictus Games training camp.

Wednesday, Feb 14

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler, B.C., for Invictus Games training camp

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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, plan to spend Valentine's Day in Whistler, B.C., this year to attend a training camp one year ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games.

Monday, Feb 12

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Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show

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Usher emerged at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl halftime show seated on a throne, joined by a marching band and a trove of Vegas performers -- but stayed its centre.

Friday, Feb 9

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It’s not just Taylor Swift: Record number of private jet flights expected for this year’s Super Bowl

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Taylor Swift is not the only one who flies commercial. Clark County expects more than 1,000 private jets to fly in to one of four airports in or near Las Vegas for the Super Bowl, likely setting a record for that form of transportation for…

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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas, leaving players starstruck

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Prince Harry left players starstruck after making a surprise appearance at the NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas on Thursday.

Wednesday, Feb 7

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ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery are planning a sports streaming platform in the fall

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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

Saturday, Feb 3

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Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl

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Taylor Swift, who is holding concerts in Japan through Feb. 10, will make it in time for the Super Bowl to see her partner and football superstar Travis Kelce play.

Wednesday, Jan 31

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Just how swift does Swift need to be to make the Grammys, Tokyo shows and Super Bowl in 1 week?

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When the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl, the question on fans' minds quickly became: Will Taylor Swift be able to attend to support her partner, the Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, if…

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From marching bands to megastars: How the Super Bowl halftime show became a global spectacle

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In nearly six decades, the halftime festivities have transformed from a family-oriented show with patriotic tunes into entertainment’s biggest stage with top-tier performers, pyrotechnics and superb backup dancers. The 12-to-15 minute…

Tuesday, Jan 23

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own

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It is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned 'The Rock.' That will change under a new agreement with the WWE under which Johnson will also join the board…

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Dwayne Johnson gets the rights to the name 'The Rock' and joins the board of WWE owner TKO Group

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It is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned 'The Rock.' That will change under a new agreement with the WWE under which Johnson will also join the board…

Wednesday, Jan 17

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Wife of 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk becomes designing star thanks to Taylor Swift

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For one night at least, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk was not the biggest star in his family. All it took was pop superstar-turned-Chiefs fan Taylor Swift wearing a puffy winter coat designed by Juszczyk's wife,…

Friday, Jan 12

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ESPN apologizes for fake name scam that led to Emmy statues going to people ineligible for award

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ESPN has apologized to the organization that administers the Sports Emmy Awards for submitting fake names in categories where they were not eligible to win.

Tuesday, Jan 9

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Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denied he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud.

Friday, Jan 5

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Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues

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Three years into their unlikely ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and the enthusiasm of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is far from fading.

Friday, Dec 29

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Former Quebec Nordique forward Reggie Savage dies of cancer at 53

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NHL forward Reggie Savage, who played for the Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals, has died of cancer at the age of 53.

Thursday, Dec 7

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Von Miller declines to comment on domestic assault allegations after returning to Bills practice

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Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller declined to take questions at his locker on Thursday, a week after turning himself in to police in a Dallas suburb after allegedly assaulting the mother of his children, who is pregnant.

Monday, Dec 4

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Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it

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Christine Sinclair has the biggest influence and impact when “the cameras are shut off and the doors are closed and she can be just herself," according to one coach.

Tuesday, Nov 21

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Prince Harry drops ceremonial puck for Canucks as lead up to 2025 Invictus Games

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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, performed the ceremonial puck drop at the Vancouver Canucks game on Monday night, as part of the lead up to the 2025 Invictus Games.

Friday, Nov 17

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Ex-girlfriend drops lawsuits against Tiger Woods, says she never claimed sexual harassment

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Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend has dropped her lawsuits against the golf superstar and the trust that owns his Florida mansion, saying she never accused him of sexual harassment even though her attorney has made that claim.

Friday, Nov 3

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Will Taylor Swift be at the Chiefs' game in Germany? Travis Kelce wouldn't say

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Travis Kelce declined to discuss Taylor Swift's status for Sunday's game in Germany -- and their status as a couple.