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Toronto Blue Jays introduce Anthony Santander after slugger signs five-year deal

Toronto Blue Jays introduce Anthony Santander after slugger signs five-year deal

General manager Ross Atkins said a Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander's name on it was "floating around our office" throughout the off-season. The veteran slugger finally put on a Toronto uniform on Tuesday afternoon.
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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had to wait. Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball's Hall of Fame and possibly the second unanimous selection, he waited by the phone for the expected call Tuesday.
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Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster joins Durham Women FC in English second division

Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster joins Durham Women FC in English second division

DURHAM — Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster, previously with Liverpool and Everton, has signed with Durham Women FC in England's second-tier FA Championship. The 26-year-old from Cambridge, Ont.
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Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after two seasons with Halifax Wanderers

Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after two seasons with Halifax Wanderers

Forge FC has signed former Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick to a multi-year contract. The 24-year-old spent the last two years in Halifax colours, making 54 appearances in all competitions with 15 goals and six assists.
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Liverpool beats Lille to reach Champions League round of 16. Barcelona wins 9-goal thriller

Liverpool beats Lille to reach Champions League round of 16. Barcelona wins 9-goal thriller

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.
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Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

CALGARY — The 25 Canadian women tasked with closing out hockey's Rivalry Series with the United States were announced Tuesday. Canada carries a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series into Halifax on Feb. 6 and Summerside, Prince Edward Island on Feb. 8.
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Ambrose, Boreen, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's stars of the week

Ambrose, Boreen, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's stars of the week

TORONTO — Montreal defender Erin Ambrose, Victoire forward Abby Boreen and Minnesota Frost forward Kendall Coyne Schofield have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.
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Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

VANCOUVER — Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker announced his retirement Tuesday.
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Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women's national team

Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women's national team

OTTAWA — Giovanni Guidetti has been named the new head coach of the Canadian women's volleyball team, Volleyball Canada announced Tuesday. The 52-year-old Italian has been the head coach of Turkish club Vakifbank Spor Kulubu since 2008.
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Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career

Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career

Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to help build the Northern Super League from the ground up.
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