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Canada 12-21 England: Red Roses retain WXV1 crown | Rugby Union News
England overpowered Canada 21-12 to retain their title in Sunday’s WXV1 decider in Vancouver. The Canadian hosts put the Red Roses under intense pressure, but the defending champions fought back, extending their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory. Canada dominated early with a penalty in the opening minutes of the game, but…
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Canada 21-8 Ireland: Irish lose to hosts in second WXV1 match in Vancouver as France beat USA | Rugby Union News
Ireland lost 21-8 to hosts Canada in their second match of the WXV1 tournament in Vancouver on Saturday. Despite a hearty performance, Ireland fell short of a win after stunning world champions New Zealand in their opening game. The Maple Leafs managed a 21-3 half-time lead thanks to a penalty try and scores from Claire…
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France tops Canada to reach Olympics basketball semis
France’s Evan Fournier, center, celebrates with Victor Wembanyama, right, after scoring during a men’s basketball game against Canada at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) PARIS — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. It turned them into possibly its…
Read MoreFrance, Germany, Canada book Paris Olympics basketball quarters
France’s Matthew Strazel celebrates after France defeated Japan in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France— France’s miracle last-second comeback at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday got even better a few hours later, when the host nation clinched a spot in…
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Canada holds off Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, of Canada, drives past Thomas Walkup, of Greece, in a men’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years. RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Shai…
Read MoreCanada football staff sent home over scandal
Canada’s players walk on the pitch at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. Canada is scheduled to play New Zealand on Thursday, July 25. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) An assistant coach and an analyst with the Canadian women’s football team were sent home from the Paris Olympics…
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Match Report – Canada 12 – 73 Scotland
Scotland begin their Americas tour by inflicting a heavy 73-12 defeat on Canada; Scotland rested a host of key players and had to come back from an early deficit but did so in style, scoring 11 tries in the process Last Updated: 07/07/24 9:44am Arron Reed races away to score for Scotland Scotland overwhelmed Canada,…
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Canada sweeps Manila leg but coach wants more
Stephen Maar and Canada celebrate a point against Netherlands in the VNL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Canada may have swept four matches in the Manila Leg to book a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Final Eight but it wasn’t perfect for coach Tuomas Sammelvuo as he urges his wards to stay hungry. Canada…
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Canada denies fan favorite Japan in five sets
Canada celebrates a point against Japan in the VNL 2024 Week 3 match in Manila, Philippines. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Most of the Filipino crowd may have been cheering for Japan, but Canada got the last laugh in their crucial Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week…
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USA through to T20 World Cup Super 8s; Ireland, Pakistan and Canada eliminated | Cricket News
USA have qualified for the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup after their game against Ireland in Florida was abandoned, with Ireland, Pakistan and Canada now eliminated. Heavy rainfall caused by tropical storms had battered the Florida area and left the outfield unplayable with the game officially called off after a number of inspections.…
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