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Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during arrest

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former Arizona Coyotes player Alex Galchenyuk is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and apologized for hurling threats at officers during his arrest earlier this month.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs' three-peat hopes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship. Smart and his Bulldogs also don't have history on their side.

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Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took part in a warmup drill of players making short passes in a tight circle and before long tapped his left foot at a ball that wound up in the back of an open net.

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Jordi Alba to reunite with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defender Jordi Alba is set to join former FC Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in Miami.

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Quarterback Chad Kelly having fun playing football with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Kelly is having fun again playing football. Kelly is a big reason why Toronto (4-0) is the CFL's only unbeaten team.

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Calgary Flames to retire goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff's number

CALGARY — One of the best goaltenders in Calgary Flames' history will have his number retired by the club. Miikka Kiprusoff's number 34 will be hoisted to the Scotiabank Saddledome rafters March 2 when Calgary is at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Maple Leafs hire former Canucks executive Clancey as assistant general manager

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Derek Clancey as assistant general manager, player personnel, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old spent last season as an assistant GM with the Vancouver Canucks.

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National Lacrosse League's Vancouver Warriors hire Malawsky as head coach, GM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Warriors have hired Curt Malawsky as their head coach and general manager. He is the third general manager and third head coach in the National Lacrosse League team's history.

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Björn Borg's son Leo wins his first match on ATP tour

BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — More than 40 years later, there is another Borg on the list of ATP match winners. Leo Borg, the son of 11-time Grand Slam champion Björn Borg, won a main-draw match on the ATP tour for the first time on Tuesday.

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Amateur soccer player found dead in Argentina after attack on referee goes viral

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A player from an amateur soccer league in Buenos Aires was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head shortly after being charged with attempted homicide for a violent assault against a referee during a match last week

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