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Neelin Spartans goalkeeper Kristine Ward leaps for a save during Thursday’s game against the Vincent Massey Vikings in the varsity girls’ final of the Brandon High School Soccer League. The Vikings earned a 1-0 victory.
Giro organizers say 2007 winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO before this year's race
ROME - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced Friday.
If confirmed in a backup "B'' sample, Di Luca risks a lifetime ban since this is his third offence.
"I wasn't expecting this. It was ...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tests positive for EPO
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca has tested positive for EPO.
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DETROIT - Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
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SASKATOON - With disappointment etched on his face, Saskatoon Blades overage forward Josh Nicholls was unable to contain his emotions Thursday after the host team crashed out of the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
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Dallas among possible destinations for former Canucks coach Alain Vigneault
VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault appears to have some interesting opportunities as he pursues a new job.
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Encarnacion hits grand slam, Arencibia homers as Blue Jays beat Orioles 12-6
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