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Bouanga brilliant as LAFC rout Whitecaps 3-0 in CCL quarterfinals

VANCOUVER — A highlight-reel goal and disastrous defensive play proved to be the difference for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night.

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Alexis Gendron, Francesco Lapenna lead Olympiques past Sea Dogs 6-0

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Alexis Gendron and Francesco Lapenna were too much for the Saint John Sea Dogs on Wednesday night.

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MacDonell scores twice to lead Steelheads past Battalion 4-1

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Angus MacDonell had two goals to power the Mississauga Steelheads past the North Bay Battalion 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Wednesday night.

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Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG — Jacob Markstrom earned the praise he received from his Calgary Flames' teammates and coach Wednesday night.

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Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday night.

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Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to Spain's Paula Badosa at Charleston Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Canada's Leylah Fernandez lost in the round of 32 at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, falling to Spain's Paula Badosa in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

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Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With Milwaukee’s win over Chicago, Boston (55-25) secured the No.

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Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — It was career goal No. 67 for Natalie Spooner in Canadian colours, but her first as a mom. The 32-year-old forward, who gave birth to son Rory on Dec.

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Canada's Gushue has two-win day at world men's curling championship

OTTAWA — A 9-4 score line flattered Canada in its round-robin win over South Korea on Wednesday morning at the world men's curling championship. Brad Gushue's St. John's, N.L.

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Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe.

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