Leafs miss Wanvig swap after last minute deadline
Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins failed to complete a trade for Kyle Wanvig as a 3 p.m. MDT deadline passed with paperwork not reaching the NHL in time. The proposed deal would have sent Wanvig to Toronto in exchange for Jonas Hoglund.
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Curling stars sign on for Grand Slam of Curling
The World Curling Players Association says most major curlers have joined the Grand Slam of Curling, a four event series from December to March with a 450000 purse broadcast by CTV Sportsnet. It conflicts with Nokia Brier playdowns March 9 to 17 in Calgary and bars non sanctioned WCPA events.18 of 23 top teams signed including Middaugh Howard McAulay Martin Stoughton Burtnyk Peters Korte Despins Howard Gretzinger McMullan Harcourt Patterson Park Moffat Lyburn Boehmer.
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Argentina blank Colombia in World Cup qualifier
Argentina jumped to a 3-0 lead by halftime and defeated Colombia 3-0, widening its lead in the South American group to six points. Colombia stays fifth as Bolivia routed Venezuela 5-0 in another Sunday game. The top four qualify for 2002 Korea Japan. fifth faces Oceania winner.
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Jordan's Comeback May Start in Boston Summer League
Michael Jordan could begin a comeback in a summer league in Boston. The Wizards, partly owned by Jordan, join 9 other teams sending squads to an eight day workout league starting July 16 at UMass Boston. The Globe cites unidentified sources noting officials were alerted to the possibility.
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Rugby Kiwis retain world sevens title in Cardiff
New Zealand defeated Wales 29-0 in the sevens quarter finals to secure the overall world title with only a semifinal reach. Canada won the Bowl quarter final 38-10 over West Indies before a 29-14 loss to England. England claimed the Bowl 35-26 over Portugal.
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Iverson helps 76ers reach NBA finals after dominant title bid
In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final, Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo led the Philadelphia 76ers past Milwaukee. Iverson celebrated with a loud crowd-pleasing display as the Sixers clinched a spot in the NBA finals with 42 seconds left.
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Sixers Reach NBA Final After Victory Over Bucks
AI Iverson scored 44 points as the 76ers clinched a berth in the NBA championship for the first time in 18 years. Dikembe Mutombo added 23 points and 19 rebounds, guiding Philadelphia past a Bucks squad hampered by Ray Allen's knee injury. The city celebrated a long-awaited showdown with the Lakers in Los Angeles.
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