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UBC football star turning heads in lead up to NFL draft

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At 6'8" and 350 pounds, there is nothing typical about UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, who was born in Tonga and went to high school in Pitt Meadows.

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Coyotes officially moving to Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

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The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to clear the way for the Coyotes' move to Utah next season.

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Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over

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A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.

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Talks between Sens, NCC continue on new arena, but NCC has 'Plan B'

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The head of the National Capital Commission remains optimistic that the Ottawa Senators will eventually build an arena at LeBreton Flats, but he says there is a Plan B if the hockey club decides to go elsewhere.

Ottawa Muay Thai fighter brings home championship belt

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After knocking out her opponent in the fourth round, Ottawa’s Tayler Kelly is the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai Canadian amateur champion, a milestone in the fighter's young career.

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NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offence selected in the first round

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The NFL draft will be offensive. We’re not talking about hurt feelings. This draft has the potential to set a record for most offensive players selected in the first round.

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Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress

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Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

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Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.

Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move

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Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah.

Party's over: Coyotes play final game as Arizona franchise before move to Salt Lake City

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Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah.

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Judge hits the tiebreaking single in 9th as Yankees rally to avoid sweep with 6-4 win over Blue Jays

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Giancarlo Stanton homered in the ninth inning and Aaron Judge added a go-ahead two-run double to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-4 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says.

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Caitlin Clark will make US$76,535 from her WNBA salary this year. The top NBA draft pick will earn US$10.5 million

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Caitlin Clark's salary compared to top National Basketball Association players is drawing attention to Women's National Basketball Association players' pay and the often massive gender gap in professional sports salaries. The highest-paid…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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O.J. Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

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Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his estate said following his death last week at home in Las Vegas at age 76.

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Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors

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Klay Thompson went scoreless for the first time since his rookie season and had the most missed shots without a make in a playoff game by a Warriors player in at least 50 seasons.

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter banned from NBA

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says.

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Canadiens exercise option on head coach Martin St. Louis' contract

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The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the two-year option of the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis, committing him to the team for the next three seasons.

Feds reducing office space 'opens the door' to the idea of a NHL rink in downtown Ottawa, mayor says

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The federal government's move to reduce its office space by 50 per cent over the next 10 years could open up discussions on a potential site for a new Ottawa Senators arena in downtown Ottawa, according to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.

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Leafs star Auston Matthews finishes season with 69 goals

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Auston Matthews won't be joining the NHL's 70-goal club this season.

Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

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The Vancouver Canucks have won their division for the first time in more than a decade.

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Demko backstops Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

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Head coach Rick Tocchet wanted to get his star goalie ample work in his return from injury.

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Canada is expected to win 22 medals at the Paris Olympics

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Canada is expected to win a total of 22 medals, including six gold, at the Paris Summer Olympics, which open on July 26.

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

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April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony.

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Auston Matthews has one more shot to reach 70-goal milestone

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Auston Matthews has one more chance to reach a milestone not touched in nearly three decades. The Maple Leafs sniper was unable to score in Tuesday night's 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, leaving him stuck on 69 goals for the season.

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Kyle Connor scores twice as Jets edge Kraken 4-3 to clinch second in the Central Division

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Kyle Connor scored twice and Tyler Toffoli broke a third-period tie to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a key 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

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Maple Leafs to meet Bruins in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs knew a familiar foe was waiting on deck. The club now knows which Atlantic Division rival will represent its first test in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kikuchi, Guerrero help Jays edge Yankees 5-4

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Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi struck out nine in his solid six innings, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run single in the fourth pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

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O.J. Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead

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O.J. Simpson's last robust discussion with his longtime lawyer was just before Easter, at the country club home Simpson leased southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. About a week later, on April 5, a doctor said Simpson was 'transitioning.'

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Ontario asks Ottawa to close loophole that's led to 'disturbing' rise in pay-for-care clinics

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Ontario’s Minister of Health is asking her federal counterpart to help close a loophole she says has led to a 'disturbing' rise in clinics charging for access to primary care.