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All-Star forward Troy Terry gets a 7-year, $49 million contract extension from the Anaheim Ducks

All-Star forward Troy Terry gets a 7-year, $49 million contract extension from the Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — All-Star forward Troy Terry agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Terry's new deal keeps the sides out of arbitration and runs through the 2029-30 season.
Marta leaves Women's World Cup with Brazil's group-stage exit, but her legacy lives on

Marta leaves Women's World Cup with Brazil's group-stage exit, but her legacy lives on

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Before leaving the Women’s World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, Marta embraced Jamaica captain Khadija “Bunny" Shaw.
Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women's World Cup

Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women's World Cup

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil 0-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women's World
Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro’s working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women’s World Cup and pray for a win in the make-or-break match.
Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension

Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension

VANCOUVER — Ranko Veselinovic has signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2026 with a club option for 2027. The 24-year-old Serbian centre back leads the club in starts (101) and games played (109) since 2020.
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45

PARMA, Italy (AP) — At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long list of trophies with Juventus and many years when he was considered among the best goalkeepers in soccer, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement o
Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships

WHISTLER, B.C. — The Whistler Sliding Centre will host the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Luge Canada announced on Wednesday. The event will take place Feb. 5-8, 2025.
Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup knockout round for the first time

Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw Wednesday and advanced to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — Like many Canadians, Roger and Julie Huitema had hoped Canada's stay at the FIFA Women's World Cup would have lasted longer. For one, daughter Jordyn plays forward for Canada.
Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023

Tuesday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Portugal 0 United States 0 Vietnam 0 Netherlands 7 England 6 China 1 Denmark 2 Haiti 0 --- MLB American League Baltimore 13 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y.
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