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Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, center, drives to basket against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas during the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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DeWanna Bonner and Rebecca Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, front right,is defended by Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner, left, during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, Sept 24, 2023, in New York (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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A’ja Wilson scores 34, leads Aces past Wings 97-83 in opener of the semifinal series
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates after Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan (7) was charged with a foul during the second half Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal series Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas.(Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
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Aces, Liberty, Sun and Wings set for WNBA semifinal playoff clashes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Sika Kone #23 of the Chicago Sky looks on as Kierstan Bell #1 of the Las Vegas Aces grabs teammate Chelsea Gray #12 after she thought she was fouled on a shot at the end of the first quarter of Game Two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs first round at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sky 92-70 to win the series two games to none. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Toronto FC talks of need to stay professional as dismal MLS season nears an end
Inter Miami midfielder David Ruiz (41) and Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Aces sweep Sky in first round while Lynx force Game 3 against Sun
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with guard Jackie Young (0) after scoring during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball playoff series game against the Chicago Sky, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
hockey
With stars signed and coaches hired, newly founded women’s pro hockey league looks ahead to draft
Apr 5, 2023; Brampton, Ontario, CAN; USA forward Taylor Heise (27) skates the puck away from Japan forward Akane Shiga in the second period at CAA Center. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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WNBA playoffs set to begin with Aces and Liberty hoping to each make history
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) guards against Phoenix Mercury center Megan Gustafson, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
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Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by one vote
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics guards Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on September 10, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Mystics defeated the Liberty 90-88. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in alleged assault, prosecutors say
FILE - Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, March 7, 2023, in Houston. Porter was arrested Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
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Aces clinch top seed in postseason, Liberty finish second
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates after scoring a basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
sports
Germany wins Basketball World Cup for 1st time, holding off Serbia 83-77 for gold medal
Germany coach Gordie Herbert directs his team during the championship game of the Basketball World Cup against Serbia in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Canada’s men’s basketball team gives the country a squad we can all get behind
Cathal Kelly
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Canada defeats U.S. to claim bronze medal, first at FIBA World Cup
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: Dillon Brooks #24 of Canada and Anthony Edwards #10 of the United States vie for the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game between USA and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
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Germany upsets U.S. to advance to FIBA World Cup final
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 08: Franz Wagner #9 and Johannes Voigtmann #7 of Germany celebrate after scoring during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Semi Final game between USA and Germany at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
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Serbia will be Canada’s toughest test at basketball World Cup
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings the ball down the court during the second half of a Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Slovenia in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance at FIBA World Cup inspiring Hamilton youth, former coaches say
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings the ball down the court during the second half of a Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Slovenia in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Latvia tops Italy, Lithuania beats Slovenia in FIBA World Cup consolation playoffs
Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - Classification Games 5-8 - Italy v Latvia - Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines - September 7, 2023 Italy's Giampaolo Ricci in action with Latvia's Arturs Zagarsit REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
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Canada advances to FIBA World Cup semi-finals with 100-89 win over Slovenia
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 06: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #1 of Canada dunks the ball against Bine Prepelic #32 of Slovenia during the FIBA Basketball World Cup quarter final game between Canada and Slovenia at Mall of Asia Arena on September 06, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
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Canada sets sights on success on World Cup stage with goal of Olympic berth complete
Canada coach Jordi Fernandez Torres gives instructions to his team during the Basketball World Cup second round match between Spain and Canada at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
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Canada marks two years of single-game sports betting with concerns from researchers
FILE - A basketball with a March Madness logo rests on a rack before a First Four game between Illinois and Mississippi State in the NCAA women's basketball tournament Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. An estimated 68 million Americans are expected to place bets on this years NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. And with a recent explosion in legalized online sports gambling across the United States, the opportunities to bet on this year’s bracket will reach far beyond your office pool. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina, File)
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Canadian men’s basketball team qualifies for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Spain center Willy Hernangomez (14) during the Basketball World Cup second round match between Spain and Canada at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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Canada suffers first loss of FIBA World Cup with 69-65 defeat to Brazil
Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Brazil guard Vitor Benite (8) and Brazil forward Lucas Dias (99)during the Basketball second round match between Brazil and Canada at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
soccer
Whitecaps’ Gauld coming into his own during breakout season
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld, left, and Chicago Fire midfielder Federico Navarro chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Canada to face Brazil next at basketball World Cup
Canada Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends the ball against Latvia forward Rodions Kurucs (00) during the Basketball World Cup group H match between Canada and Latvia at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup
Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battles for the possession of the ball against Latvia forward Andrejs Grazulis (24) during the Basketball World Cup group H match between Canada and Latvia at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
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The Philippines’ basketball fever goes into overdrive, from graveyard courts to the sport’s World Cup
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A historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan and Cape Verde getting World Cup wins
Majok Deng (13) of South Sudan drives to the basket against Zhao Rui (8) of China in the fourth quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group B game at Araneta Coliseum on August 28, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Yong Teck Lim/Pool photo via AP)
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Barrett leads balanced offence as Canada thumps Lebanon 128-73 at FIBA World Cup
Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - First Round - Group H - Lebanon v Canada - Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia - August 27, 2023 Canada's RJ Barrett scores a basket REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
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Harris is welcoming Las Vegas Aces to the White House to celebrate team’s 2022 WNBA championship
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points as Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group H match between Canada and France at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on August 25, 2023. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Canadian men’s basketball team welcomes challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attends a training session at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on August 23, 2023, two days before their FIBA Basketball World Cup match against France. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)
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In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 22: Motorists pass a giant FIBA World Cup themed display ahead of the FIBA World Cup on August 22, 2023 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. The basketball world cup starts on August 25 in Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
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Kerr joins Nash as a shareholder of Spanish first-division soccer club Mallorca
Head coach Steve Kerr speaks with members of the media during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers
FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Philadelphia. Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event at China. Harden’s comments, video of which surfaced Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, came almost seven weeks after he picked up his $35.6 million option with the 76ers for this season and then promptly said he wanted to be traded.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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Raptors set to open NBA regular season at home against Timberwolves in October
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after scoring during first half NBA basketball action against the Miami Heat, in Toronto on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that it will open camp for the 2023-24 season on Oct. 3 at Christine Sinclair Community Centre in Burnaby. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov