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NEW England manager Sam Allardyce may get his wish after the Premier League’s executive chairman Richard Scudamore revealed the introduction of a winter break is inching ever closer. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

The Canadian Olympic Committee announced the 313 athletes that will represent Canada at Rio 2016. CBC Sports breaks down some of the numbers. CBC | Sports News

PAUL POGBA’s Manchester United medical was cancelled today as Mino Raiola refused to go any further with the move until his payment was sorted, according to reports in Spain. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Canada’s full 313-athlete team for the Rio Olympics. The large Canadian contingent is made up of 187 women and 126 men, ranging in age from 16 to 56. CBC | Sports News

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has arrived in Manchester. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to acquire veteran outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diedo Padres in exchange for a prospect. CBC | Sports News

If 2015 was a strong development season for Emily Overholt, 2016 could go down as a breakout campaign for the emerging Canadian swim star, who has put all her energy into preparing for her first-ever Olympics in August in Rio. CBC | Sports News

MAMADOU SAKHO has been sent home from Liverpool’s tour of North America by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Canadian ​Francoise Abanda saw her first-round match in Monteal postponed because of the weather. Abanda will face qualifier Saisai Zheng of China on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News

The ascension of Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson has been remarkable to witness. Already a major championship winner on the LPGA Tour, the Smiths Falls, Ont., native is now focusing on capturing a medal at the Rio Olympics. CBC | Sports News