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No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory

No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 on Friday in the first bracket buster of the NCAA Tournament.
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Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to third round at Miami Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to third round at Miami Open

MIAMI — Leylah Fernandez advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 7-6 (1), 6-3 win over Alycia Parks of the United States on Thursday.
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Northern Super League's six clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch

Northern Super League's six clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch

CALGARY — As the clock ticked down to the Northern Super League's launch, president Christina Litz made the rounds to check in on its clubs' final preparations.
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Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets.
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Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in three as Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1

Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in three as Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1

DUNEDIN — Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday. Francis, who entered the game with a 9.
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Former NFL, Michigan assistant coach Matt Weiss charged with hacking for athlete's intimate photos

Former NFL, Michigan assistant coach Matt Weiss charged with hacking for athlete's intimate photos

DETROIT (AP) — Former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes seeking intimate photos and videos, according to an indictment filed Thursday.
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Canada's Sarah Mitton aims to cement shot put legacy at world indoor championships

Canada's Sarah Mitton aims to cement shot put legacy at world indoor championships

Sarah Mitton has her sights set on legacy heading into the world indoor track and field championships. The 28-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S.
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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher announces mother's death: 'Proud of her and her fight'

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher announces mother's death: 'Proud of her and her fight'

GARDEN CITY — Brendan Gallagher pounded his heart and looked skyward after scoring a goal earlier this week. The Montreal Canadiens forward revealed why Thursday.
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Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition.
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Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition.
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