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Tani Oluwaseyi joins fellow Canadian attacker Tajon Buchanan at Spain's Villarreal

Tani Oluwaseyi joins fellow Canadian attacker Tajon Buchanan at Spain's Villarreal

VILLARREAL — Forward Tani Oluwaseyi has joined fellow Canadian international Tajon Buchanan at Spain's Villarreal CF. Oluwaseyi's transfer from Minnesota United was confirmed Friday with the 25-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
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Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to just over a year in prison Friday.
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Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to just over a year in prison Friday.
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Montreal's transit agency says too expensive to display 'Go Habs Go!' before winter

Montreal's transit agency says too expensive to display 'Go Habs Go!' before winter

MONTREAL — Montreal's transit agency says city buses won't be able to flash the “Go! Canadiens Go!” NHL hockey slogan any time soon.
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Forge FC looks to extend record unbeaten run as it returns to Calgary to face Cavalry

Forge FC looks to extend record unbeaten run as it returns to Calgary to face Cavalry

Forge FC returns to Calgary on Saturday, riding a 20-game unbeaten streak in Canadian Premier League play since losing the championship game to Cavalry FC there on Nov. 9.
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Canada's Julia Schell still smiling after six-try performance at Rugby World Cup

Canada's Julia Schell still smiling after six-try performance at Rugby World Cup

Whatever happens the rest of the way at the Rugby World Cup in England, Canadian fullback Julia Schell has already had a tournament to remember. The 29-year-old from Uxbridge, Ont.
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Toronto sailor back for Globe40 after pirate scare during first around-the-world race

Toronto sailor back for Globe40 after pirate scare during first around-the-world race

Melodie Schaffer hopes getting chased by pirates was a one-off. The 57-year-old Toronto sailor embarks on the Globe40 around-the-world race Sunday for the second time in her career.
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Prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong set for MLB debut with Mets after rapid rise through minors

Prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong set for MLB debut with Mets after rapid rise through minors

NEW YORK (AP) — A few years ago, Jonah Tong was an undersized teenager from Markham, Ont., just hoping to find a place to play college ball. North Dakota State and Maine — not exactly big league hotbeds — were his best bets at the time. ...
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US faces Australia and Italy plays South Africa in key pool games at Women's Rugby World Cup

US faces Australia and Italy plays South Africa in key pool games at Women's Rugby World Cup

LONDON (AP) — The all-embracing feeling of all 16 teams after their first game at the Women's Rugby World Cup was relief.
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Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce has parted ways with coach Jose Mourinho

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Fenerbahce has parted ways with coach Jose Mourinho, the Turkish club said on its social media channels on Friday.
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