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Maher's foot carries Redblacks to 37-18 win over Ticats; Hamilton still winless

Maher's foot carries Redblacks to 37-18 win over Ticats; Hamilton still winless

HAMILTON — Ottawa Redblacks kicker Brett Maher kept putting points on the board even as his team's drives were stalling against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.
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Receiver Ricky Collins Jr. acquired by Tiger-Cats in trade with Roughriders

Receiver Ricky Collins Jr. acquired by Tiger-Cats in trade with Roughriders

HAMILTON — Wide receiver Ricky Collins Jr. was acquired by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night in a trade with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Hamilton also got a seventh round pick in the 2018 CFL draft.
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New York Knicks sign undrafted Canadian guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes

NEW YORK — Canadian guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes signed with the New York Knicks on Friday night. The six-foot-three, 210-pound native of Markham, Ont., went undrafted in the 2017 draft out of Florida State. He had 1,236 points in 100 career NCAA games.
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Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez lead Cubs over Blue Jays 7-4

Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez lead Cubs over Blue Jays 7-4

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta may never duplicate the second half he had two years ago in winning the NL Cy Young Award. The Cubs don't care. They'll take what the right-hander is giving them now.
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Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce's No. 34 during their Feb. 11 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The longtime Celtics forward will be the 22nd player so honoured — the first since 2003.
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Quarterback Ray returns to starting lineup in time for Argos to face Alouettes

Quarterback Ray returns to starting lineup in time for Argos to face Alouettes

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have their offensive leader back. Veteran quarterback Ricky Ray will start Saturday afternoon when Toronto (3-5) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (3-4).
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Whitecaps set to host Houston Dynamo as Vancouver kicks off busy stretch

Whitecaps set to host Houston Dynamo as Vancouver kicks off busy stretch

VANCOUVER — Carl Robinson raised his arm above his head to make a point while addressing the Vancouver Whitecaps in the middle of their training pitch this week.
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Impact can move into MLS playoff position with win over Real Salt Lake

Impact can move into MLS playoff position with win over Real Salt Lake

MONTREAL — Riding a three-game winning streak, the Montreal Impact are within striking distance of a playoff position for the first time this season.
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After doping scandals, Russia touts reformed testing agency

After doping scandals, Russia touts reformed testing agency

MOSCOW — After almost two years under suspension, the Russian anti-doping agency wants to show it's capable of cleaning up a tainted sports scene.
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Blue Bombers beat Eskimos 33-26, hand Edmonton first loss of season

Blue Bombers beat Eskimos 33-26, hand Edmonton first loss of season

WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris accomplished something he had never done before in his professional career on Thursday.
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