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Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoff

AVONDALE, La. — Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the Zurich Classic in a playoff that capped a tight and tense final round Sunday.

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Einarson beats Homan to win Players' Championship, Mouat tops Gushue in men's final

CALGARY — With two national crowns under her belt so far in the curling bubble, Kerri Einarson added a Grand Slam title to her impressive haul Sunday at the Markin MacPhail Centre.

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Jarry, Guentzel lead Penguins past Bruins, 1 -0

PITTSBURGH — Tristan Jarry made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and Jake Guentzel scored in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

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Canada's David scores as Lille reclaims lead in France in comeback win

PARIS — Canadian international Jonathan David scored to help Lille rally from 2-0 down and win 3-2 at rival Lyon on Sunday, reclaiming first place from Paris Saint-Germain by one point with four games left in a thrilling French league race.

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Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Sunday.

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Pogacar outsprints French duo to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Canada's Wood fifth

LIEGE, Belgium — Michael Woods' late charge fell just short Sunday as the Canadian rider finished fifth in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic. Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Frenchmen Julian Alaphilippe and David Gaudu to win the 295.

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Bayern tops Chelsea 2-1, Barça draws 1-1 at PSG in WCL semifinals

MUNICH — Hanna Glas scored a goal and set up another as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 2-1 after Barcelona drew 1-1 at Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semifinal games.

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Montero leads the way as the Toronto Arrows thump Rugby United New York 53-12

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Argentina international wing Manuel Montero scored three tries and Tayler Adams kicked 16 points as the Toronto Arrows hammered Rugby United New York 53-12 in Major League Rugby play Sunday.

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Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.

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Canada's withdrawal from World Athletics Relays has implications for Tokyo qualifying

Athletics Canada faces another huge challenge in getting its relay teams to the starting line at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

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