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Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.

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Peterborough Petes draw first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League’s oldest continuously operating franchise will pick first overall in this year's draft. The Peterborough Petes won the OHL draft lottery.

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Toronto Blue Jays full of optimism ahead of season opener against visiting Baltimore

TORONTO — Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. "I think we have a very complete team," catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter.

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American figure skater Alysa Liu takes the lead on the opening night of the world championships

BOSTON (AP) — American figure skater Alysa Liu assumed the lead after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday, proving that the Olympian is much farther along in her comeback from retirement than almost anyone t

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Blame game starts after Alphonso Davies goes down with a knee injury playing for Canada

A morale-boosting weekend win over the United States at the CONCACAF Nations League has turned into a nightmare for Canada.

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Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Mark Weightman is stepping down as president/CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Weightman will be leaving both roles effective Friday.

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Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

TORONTO — Woodbine's 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million.

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Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star goaltender has served on competition committees.

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'Along for the ride': Capitals soaking up Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record

WINNIPEG — Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in the record book.

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Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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