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Canada and the United States, whose inaugural fight-filled showdown set off emotional and political fireworks, meet for a rematch in Thursday’s NHL Four Nations Face-Off tournament final.Canadian supporters booed the US national anthem before Saturday’s 3-1 American round-robin victory at Montreal, setting the stage for an explosive start that saw three fights erupt in the …

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LeBron James is energized to play alongside new Lakers teammate Luka Doncic while in Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes a National Basketball Association title will secure his place among league legends as the regular-season homestretch begins.The NBA returns from the All-Star break on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Lakers, led by James and Doncic, entertain …

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About $500,000 of jewelry was allegedly stolen from the home of French striker Olivier Giroud of MLS side Los Angeles FC in a burglary earlier this month, TMZ reported on Tuesday.The celebrity news website cited law enforcement sources in saying Giroud’s wife reported a break-in on February 5 after she discovered a shattered window on …

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After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Marin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to play a few balls with a spectator – NBA star Jimmy Butler. Alcaraz took his time to find his rhythm on a windy night but eventually overcame the veteran Croatian 6-4, 6-4, then took on …

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Canada set up another politically charged ice hockey grudge match against the United States on Monday by beating Finland 5-3 to reach the final of the NHL Four Nations tournament.Two days after suffering a bruising 3-1 loss to the USA in a chaotic clash in Montreal, Canada ensured they would have a chance to avenge …

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Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum combined for 27 points as Shaquille O’Neal’s “Team Shaq” cruised to victory in the new-look NBA All-Star game in San Francisco on Sunday.Curry, playing on his home court at Golden State’s Chase Center, reeled off a string of trademark three-pointers to help his star-studded line-up coast to a 41-25 victory …

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LeBron James said he has withdrawn from Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, citing a nagging ankle and foot injury.The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed his decision not to play in remarks to reporters ahead of Sunday night’s games at the Chase Center.”You will not see anything from me tonight,” James, 40, said. “Unfortunately …

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Sweden’s Ludwig Aberg drained a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Sunday.Aberg played the last six holes at 4-under as he posted a final round 66 to pip American Maverick McNealy to the title — his second on the PGA Tour.After a mixed front nine, where …

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President Donald Trump paid a flying visit to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, saluting the iconic race as a celebration of American culture as the NASCAR season got under way.In the latest visit by Trump to a high-profile sporting event, Air Force One performed a flyover of the Daytona International Speedway before the race.Trump, who …

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Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate behavior, a report said Sunday, bringing the total number of women making allegations against the player to 16.The Baltimore Banner newspaper said the latest wave of allegations against the 35-year-old Super Bowl-winner were similar to statements made by nine other massage …

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