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Kaillie Humphries sworn in as American, officially paving path to Beijing Olympics
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Kaillie Humphries sworn in as American, officially paving path to Beijing Olympics

Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Sliding: Kaillie Humphries, the reigning world champion in both monobob and women's bobsledding, was sworn in as a citizen in San Diego on Thursday, ending her long saga to become an American and have the right to compete for the U.S. at the Olympics.
Star bobsledder Humphries becomes U.S. citizen
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Star bobsledder Humphries becomes U.S. citizen

Former Canadian Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries was sworn in as a citizen in San Diego on Thursday, ending her long saga to become an American and have the right to compete for the U.S. at the Olympics.
Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?
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Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another amazing milestone. Could he make it to 1,000? Don't bet against it.
Ronaldo proved his worth to new Man United manager Rangnick on record-setting night
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Ronaldo proved his worth to new Man United manager Rangnick on record-setting night

Cristiano Ronaldo had a record-setting night while also showing new Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick he's a player that can be counted on.
Transfer Talk: PSG plan Cristiano Ronaldo move if Kylian Mbappe leaves club
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Transfer Talk: PSG plan Cristiano Ronaldo move if Kylian Mbappe leaves club

With star striker Kylian Mbappe possibly off to Real Madrid, PSG see Cristiano Ronaldo as a perfect replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Bayern vs. Dortmund preview: What to watch for in Der Klassiker
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Bayern vs. Dortmund preview: What to watch for in Der Klassiker

Grudge matches are a good way to gauge how teams look, and Germany's top two clash this Saturday. How do they look and what will decide the game?
Blue Jays' busy off-season comes to screeching halt with MLB lockout
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Blue Jays' busy off-season comes to screeching halt with MLB lockout

Sports/Baseball/MLB: Several questions about the Toronto Blue Jays' off-season have been answered. The arrival of the Major League Baseball lockout early Thursday means it'll take some time before the rest of the team's 2022 picture comes into focus.
Interim manager Carrick leaves Man United
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Interim manager Carrick leaves Man United

Michael Carrick has left Manchester United following his stint as caretaker manager, the club announced after Thursday's win over Arsenal.
LeBron returns negative tests, cleared to play
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LeBron returns negative tests, cleared to play

Lakers star LeBron James returned two negative PCR tests and has been cleared to return to action, the NBA announced Thursday.
Indian Super League: Hyderabad, Jamshedpur share spoils in Bambolim
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Indian Super League: Hyderabad, Jamshedpur share spoils in Bambolim

Hyderabad FC came from a goal down against Jamshedpur to earn a point in their third Indian Super League clash here on Thursday.
Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?
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Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another amazing milestone by scoring the 800th goal of his senior career. Could he make it to 1,000? Don't bet against it.
What to know for a big weekend of Canadian football
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What to know for a big weekend of Canadian football

Sports: CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews Saturday's Vanier Cup and Sunday's CFL division finals.
Canada's Broderick Thompson secures 1st career World Cup podium finish in men's super-G
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Canada's Broderick Thompson secures 1st career World Cup podium finish in men's super-G

Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Alpine Skiing: Canada's Broderick Thompson made his first career World Cup podium finish, winning bronze in the men's super-G race on Thursday in Beaver Creek, Colo.
Mendenhall to step down after 6 seasons at UVa
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Mendenhall to step down after 6 seasons at UVa

The Cavaliers have gone 36-38 in Bronco Mendenhall six seasons. They are 6-6 this season entering their bowl game, which Mendenhall will coach.
Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended 3 games for violating NFL COVID rules
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Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended 3 games for violating NFL COVID rules

Sports/Football/NFL: Antonio Brown and two other NFL players have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols.
Ex-Sooners RB commit Brown joins Riley at USC
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Ex-Sooners RB commit Brown joins Riley at USC

Lincoln Riley flipped another recruit from Oklahoma on Thursday, when ESPN 300 running back Raleek Brown committed to USC.
Bucs WR Brown suspended for COVID violation
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Bucs WR Brown suspended for COVID violation

Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was among three players who have been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA's COVID-19 protocols.
Women's Tennis Association's stand for Peng Shuai is unique, but doubts remain of others following suit
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Women's Tennis Association's stand for Peng Shuai is unique, but doubts remain of others following suit

Sports/Tennis: WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tournaments there because of concerns about former Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being.
Roundtable: Will Zion cut into Jonas' production, what to do about John Wall, and other big questions
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Roundtable: Will Zion cut into Jonas' production, what to do about John Wall, and other big questions

The fantasy crew answers the big questions in the world of fantasy basketball, including what happens to Jonas Valanciunas once Zion Williamson returns.
Contrasting views between Manfred, Clark could lead to lengthy MLB lockout
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Contrasting views between Manfred, Clark could lead to lengthy MLB lockout

Sports/Baseball/MLB: Hours into Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in 26 years, Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark presented diametrically opposed views of each side's negotiating positions that point to a lengthy lockout.