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Canadian comeback falls short in narrow loss to Samoa at USA Sevens in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — A Canada comeback fell just short in a 26-19 loss to Samoa on Saturday, consigning the Canadian men to the consolation Challenge Trophy part of the draw at the HSBC USA Sevens.

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New-look Whitecaps drop 3-2 decision to Minnesota in 2019 MLS season opener

VANCOUVER — The new-look Vancouver Whitecaps fought hard but came up just short in their 2019 MLS season opener, dropping a 3-2 decision to Minnesota United on Saturday at B.C. Place Stadium.

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Bloeman, Blondin top Canadians at all-round speedskating championships

CALGARY — Canadians Ted-Jan Bloeman and Ivanie Blondin were tied for sixth halfway through the world all-round speedskating championships on Saturday at the Olympic Oval in Calgary.

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Brazil's Johnny Walker makes short work of Canada's Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235

LAS VEGAS — Brazil's Johnny Walker needed just 36 seconds to stop Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in spectacular fashion Saturday on the undercard of UFC 235.

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CFLPA looking to hold Ambrosie to his word when contract talks open

Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association plan on holding commissioner Randy Ambrosie to his word when collective bargaining talks begin. The two sides are scheduled to begin negotiations March 11-12. The present deal expires May 15.

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Bradley gets 1st multi-goal MLS game, Toronto wins opener

CHESTER, Pa. — Michael Bradley scored his first goal since the 2016 season and added another in the second half for his first career multi-goal MLS game as Toronto FC opened the season with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

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Harper wants "to be on Broad Street" for World Series parade

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper sounded like a typical Philadelphian talking about a goal every Phillies fan will endorse.

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Draisaitl, Koskinen lift Oilers over Blue Jackets 4-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers jumped all over the listless Columbus Blue Jackets. Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, Mikko Koskinen made 30 saves and the Oilers beat the Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday.

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Bradley scores two as Toronto tops Philadelphia in MLS season-opener

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Bradley scored twice as Toronto FC opened its 2019 MLS season with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

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Brandon Lowe sparks Rays to 6-5 win over Blue Jays in spring training

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Brandon Lowe was a one-man wrecking crew for the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, driving in six runs to power his split-squad team to a 6-5 pre-season victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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