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Canadian NHL stars weigh in on a summer of Hockey Canada scandals: 'It's sad'

Canadian NHL stars weigh in on a summer of Hockey Canada scandals: 'It's sad'

HENDERSON, Nev. — Connor McDavid has answered the call to wear Canada's red Maple Leaf throughout his career. The same goes for Nathan MacKinnon.
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Yandy Diaz's three-run homer sparks Rays in lopsided 11-0 win over Blue Jays

Yandy Diaz's three-run homer sparks Rays in lopsided 11-0 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Even a lopsided loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday couldn't dampen a successful stretch for the Toronto Blue Jays. Yandy Diaz had a three-run homer in the second inning and Tampa never looked back in an 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays.
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Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Three-time Olympic swimming medallist Mark Tewksbury says he is "very honoured" to be part of the Canadian delegation attending Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday.
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Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan , both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced
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Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

HAMILTON — Dane Evans is returning to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' lineup. Head coach Orlondo Steinauer said Thursday that Evans will dress Saturday when Hamilton (3-9) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-1).
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Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

CHENNAI, India — Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Gabriela Dabrowski and their partners are through to the doubles semifinals of the Chennai Open tennis tournament. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que.
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Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio, who has missed Toronto FC's last four games, revealed Thursday he has been dealing with what he called a "neurological dysfunction" that dates back some two months.
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Director Hubert Davis on 'Black Ice' and the untold Black hockey experience

Director Hubert Davis on 'Black Ice' and the untold Black hockey experience

TORONTO — In the new sports documentary "Black Ice," viewers learn that in 1906 hockey player Eddie Martin became the first to use a technique known as the slapshot — a back swing of the stick known for its power as it makes contact with the puck.
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Roger Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No.
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Vite scores first MLS goal, helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over L.A. Galaxy

Vite scores first MLS goal, helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over L.A. Galaxy

VANCOUVER — After a crucial win, Jake Nerwinski stood at centre field and delivered an impassioned speech to his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates Wednesday night. The 3-0 victory over the L.A.
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