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Wright leads Canada past South Africa 21-2 at women's water polo World Cup

SURGUT, Russia — Emma Wright scored five times as Canada's women's water polo team dominated the last three quarters in a 21-2 win over South Africa on Saturday at the FINA World Cup. Canada will now face China for fifth place on Sunday.
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Plenty of work to do says coach as U.S. Virgin Islands prepare to face Canada

Marcelo Serrano has a job on his hands. Several, to be accurate. The 38-year-old Brazilian doubles as coach of Austin Bold FC, a new USL franchise set to kick off in 2019, and the U.S. Virgin Islands men's team.
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B.C. Lions score crucial victory over Ottawa Redblacks despite injuries

B.C. Lions score crucial victory over Ottawa Redblacks despite injuries

VANCOUVER — Quarterback Travis Lulay had a sore throat and a swollen tongue Friday night. His B.C. Lions (4-6) held on through a gritty match to take a 26-14 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks (6-5), but lost a pair of key players in the process.
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Elias Pettersson scores twice, Canucks down Jets 8-2 in rookie game

PENTICTON, B.C. — First-round pick Elias Pettersson, Petrus Palmu and Jonah Gadjovich all had a pair of goals as the Vancouver Canucks' rookie team downed the Winnipeg Jets' rookie squad 8-2 on Friday in the Young Stars Classic.
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Friday's Games

Friday's Games CFL B.C. 26 Ottawa 14 --- MLB American League Toronto 3 Cleveland 2 (11 innings) Tampa Bay 14 Baltimore 2 Houston 6 Boston 3 Minnesota 10 Kansas City 6 L.A. Angels 5 Chicago White Sox 2 Oakland 8 Texas 4 N.Y.
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Passing Grade: Point guards go to head of Hoops Hall class

Passing Grade: Point guards go to head of Hoops Hall class

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lefty Driesell had the crowd laughing. Dino Radja fought back tears. Blue Devils and Tar Heels brought their rivalry to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Ray Allen made a peace offering to his spurned Celtics teammates.
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'Upper-body' injury sidelines B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay

'Upper-body' injury sidelines B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay

VANCOUVER — Veteran B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay has been sidelined with another injury.
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Pillar hits solo shot in 11th inning to give Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Indians

Pillar hits solo shot in 11th inning to give Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Indians

TORONTO — With a lineup loaded with prospects and callups, it was the Toronto Blue Jays' longest-tenured player who provided the dramatics on Friday night.
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Goalie Filip Gustavsson embracing opportunity at Senators rookie camp

Goalie Filip Gustavsson embracing opportunity at Senators rookie camp

LAVAL, Que. — Ottawa Senators rookie goalie Filip Gustavsson knows he's been given a chance of a lifetime and he doesn't intend to waste it. Gustavsson is being touted as Ottawa's next franchise goaltender.
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Achonwa with game-high 16 points, Canada beats Japan in exhibition

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Natalie Achonwa had a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds as Canada hung on to beat Japan 76-69 on Friday in an exhibition tune-up for the 2018 World Cup. Miranda Ayim added 15 points for Canada while Kia Nurse chipped in 10.
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