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Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

TORONTO — New head coach Robin Fraser added to his coaching staff Friday with Toronto FC making a deal to pry loose two of his former assistants from the Colorado Rapids.
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12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

LAVAL, Que. — Figure skating phenom Lia Cho broke her own Canadian junior women’s record on Friday. The 12-year-old from Calgary captured junior gold at the Canadian figure skating championships. Cho scored 188.79 points, eclipsing the 186.
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NHL suspends Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov three games for illegal check

NHL suspends Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov three games for illegal check

NEW YORK — The NHL suspended forward Maxim Tsyplakov of the New York Islanders three games Friday for delivering an illegal check in a game.
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New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

TORONTO — New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser left for Spain with a smile on his face Friday as the MLS team shifted its training camp to Marbella.
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Charge goalie Emerance Maschmeyer thriving with busy life on and off the ice

Charge goalie Emerance Maschmeyer thriving with busy life on and off the ice

OTTAWA — There's little Emerance Maschmeyer can't do. She's not only the starting goaltender of the PWHL's Ottawa Charge but a proud new mom and entrepreneur. Despite balancing a hectic, sometimes seemingly overwhelming life, Maschmeyer is thriving.
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Midfielder Quinn excited to create opportunities with NSL's Vancouver Rise

Midfielder Quinn excited to create opportunities with NSL's Vancouver Rise

VANCOUVER — Being a trailblazer is nothing new for Canadian midfielder Quinn.
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CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

EDMONTON — The CFL suspended veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for two games Friday for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL's announcement, the Edmonton Elks released Purifoy.
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Madeline Schizas seeks redemption at Canadian figure skating championships

Madeline Schizas seeks redemption at Canadian figure skating championships

LAVAL, Que. — Madeline Schizas wants her crown back. The two-time national women’s champion enters this weekend’s Canadian figure skating championships hungry for redemption after falling short of a three-peat last year.
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Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg on Friday. Klingberg was a free agent and hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 11, 2023.
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Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland soccer great, dies at 84

Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland soccer great, dies at 84

Denis Law, the Manchester United great and Scotland international, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United on Friday.
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