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Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps buoyed by return of Ali Ahmed and Sam Adekugbe

Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps buoyed by return of Ali Ahmed and Sam Adekugbe

VANCOUVER — Ali Ahmed wasn't about to let distance and time zones keep him from cheering for his teammates.
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Vancouver Canucks sign golatender Arturs Silovs to two-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign golatender Arturs Silovs to two-year contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Arturs Silovs to a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Canucks.
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Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress' panned rendition

Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress' panned rendition

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country music artist Cody Johnson performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas, a night after a widely panned performance by Ingrid Andress that led to an apology and an adm
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Duran's two-run homer lifts AL to 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game

Duran's two-run homer lifts AL to 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Speedy Jarren Duran describes himself as a player who keeps his head down, works hard and never thinks of himself as being better than anybody else.
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Toronto FC makes defender Henry Wingo its first signing of secondary transfer window

Toronto FC makes defender Henry Wingo its first signing of secondary transfer window

TORONTO — Toronto FC has made American defender Henry Wingo its first signing of the secondary transfer window. A club spokesman confirmed the signing of the 28-year-old from Seattle, who played most recently for Ferencvárosi in Hungary.
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Messi likely to miss next two games for Inter Miami due to ankle injury

Messi likely to miss next two games for Inter Miami due to ankle injury

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least the next two matches for Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer team, after injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final, Miami coach Gerardo (Tata) Martino said Tuesday.
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Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten. The 6-foot-7 Battle, a native of Robbinsdale, Minn., averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 31.
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After Copa success, Marsch hopes Canadian men's team can recruit more dual nationals

After Copa success, Marsch hopes Canadian men's team can recruit more dual nationals

MONTREAL — Canada coach Jesse Marsch hopes his team’s success at Copa America will have dual nationals thinking twice about playing for a different country.
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Return of Osorio, Laryea boosts Toronto FC ahead of games in Miami and Montreal

Return of Osorio, Laryea boosts Toronto FC ahead of games in Miami and Montreal

Buoyed by the return of captain Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea from Copa America and having finally snapped a nine-game winless run, Toronto FC looks to consolidate a post-season position with 10 games remaining in the MLS regular season.
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Analysis: Jones's defensive acumen didn't translate into success in second Elks stint

Analysis: Jones's defensive acumen didn't translate into success in second Elks stint

The innovations and schemes that earned Chris Jones a reputation as a defensive guru didn't translate into success as the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager. The Elks fired Jones on Monday following an 0-5 start to the season.
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