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Adam Levine relieved halftime show stress is behind Maroon 5

Adam Levine relieved halftime show stress is behind Maroon 5

MIAMI — A noticeably relaxed Adam Levine took the stage with Maroon 5 for a pre-Super Bowl event in Miami on Saturday, telling the crowd he was relieved the pressures of the halftime show were behind the band.
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Canada's Kripps wins bobsled finale, Germany's Friedrich wins World Cup title

Canada's Kripps wins bobsled finale, Germany's Friedrich wins World Cup title

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Canada's Justin Kripps won the final four-man bobseld race of the season on Sunday while Germany's Francesco Friedrich took the overall World Cup four-man championship.
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Toronto Wolfpack drop Super League debut 28-10 to Castleford Tigers

LEEDS, United Kingdom — The Toronto Wolfpack saw their 23-game win streak come to an end Sunday with a 28-10 loss to Castleford Tigers in their Betfred Super League debut.
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Lady Gaga: 'I better hear no lip-syncing' at halftime show

Lady Gaga: 'I better hear no lip-syncing' at halftime show

MIAMI — Descending from the air, Lady Gaga kicked off a pre-Super Bowl concert by mimicking her entrance to her Super Bowl halftime performance three years ago, which earned her rave reviews.
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Djokovic comes back for 8th Australian Open title, 17th Slam

Djokovic comes back for 8th Australian Open title, 17th Slam

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He felt dizzy and trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final -- miscues mounting, deficit growing. Djokovic did what he does, though.
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Canada's Desire Scott still relishes role as a midfielder destroyer

EDINBURGH, Texas — While Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has looked to build a team able to switch formations and roles, Desiree Scott's position remains largely unchanged.
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New Zealand women continue rugby sevens mastery over Canada with Sydney win

New Zealand women continue rugby sevens mastery over Canada with Sydney win

SYDNEY, Australia — New Zealand continued its mastery over Canada on Sunday in the women's final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens, defeating the Canadians 33-7 for the 20th time in 21 career meetings.
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Marner scores in OT, Hutchinson and Spezza star as Leafs beat Sens 2-1

Marner scores in OT, Hutchinson and Spezza star as Leafs beat Sens 2-1

TORONTO — Michael Hutchinson used to watch the Battle of Ontario as a fan of the Maple Leafs. Jason Spezza was in the middle of the action back then on the other side with the Ottawa Senators.
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Canadian women top Australia 34-0 to advance to Cup final at Sydney Sevens

SYDNEY, Australia — Keyara Wardley of Vulcan, Alta., scored tries in the 10th and 12th minute as Canada advanced to the Cup final with a 34-0 victory over host Australia in the semifinals at the Sydney rugby sevens World Series stop on Sunday.
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McDavid scores twice, Draisaitl has four assists as Oilers down Flames 8-3

McDavid scores twice, Draisaitl has four assists as Oilers down Flames 8-3

CALGARY — A good start and a strong finish propelled the Edmonton Oilers to an 8-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. The Oilers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and extended it to three before the Flames rallied in the second period.
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