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Canadian athletes must be vaccinated to compete in Beijing Olympics and Paralympics

Canadian athletes must be vaccinated to compete in Beijing Olympics and Paralympics

TORONTO — Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes must be vaccinated to compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
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Araújo, Driussi top-paid to join MLS during season

Araújo, Driussi top-paid to join MLS during season

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo has a US$3.6 million base salary after joining Atlanta from Lille and has total compensation of $3,941,667, the highest among players to join Major League Soccer teams during the 2021 season.
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Madrid forward Benzema absent for blackmail trial in France

Madrid forward Benzema absent for blackmail trial in France

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — The trial of French soccer player Karim Benzema and four others began Wednesday outside Paris, without the Real Madrid forward in attendance.
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Toronto Arrows acquire veteran Canadian forward Kyle Baillie in trade with NOLA Gold

Toronto Arrows acquire veteran Canadian forward Kyle Baillie in trade with NOLA Gold

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have acquired veteran Canadian international forward Kyle Baillie from the NOLA Gold in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2022 Major League Rugby collegiate draft.
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After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with Portland

After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with Portland

A country cheered when Christine Sinclair led the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold this summer. Now the Canada captain looks to help her club team, the Portland Thorns, to a remarkable fourth trophy this year.
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A look at Canada captain Christine Sinclair's trophy case

A look at Canada captain Christine Sinclair's trophy case

A look at Canada captain Christine Sinclair's trophy case: — In 2021, Sinclair has captained the Portland Thorns to the NWSL Shield, NWSL Challenge Cup and the International Champions Cup. The Thorns now look to add the NWSL championship.
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Montreal's Boucher to return to Raptors lineup in time for season opener

Montreal's Boucher to return to Raptors lineup in time for season opener

TORONTO — Chris Boucher is about to make his return to the Raptors lineup, and his timing couldn't be better. The 28-year-old from Montreal sat out the entire pre-season after dislocating his left middle finger in practice.
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Canada's Kevin Pangos finally arrives in the NBA after circuitous six-year route

Canada's Kevin Pangos finally arrives in the NBA after circuitous six-year route

The first time Canadian Kevin Pangos walked onto the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse floor in his No. 6 Cavaliers jersey, his dad Bill was back at his Cleveland hotel room battling a nasty bout of food poisoning.
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Power-play goal powers Ontario Reign to 4-3 OT win over Abbotsford Canucks

Power-play goal powers Ontario Reign to 4-3 OT win over Abbotsford Canucks

ONTARIO, Calif. — Martin Frk scored on a power play in 2:07 into overtime and the Ontario Reign beat the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 in American Hockey League action Tuesday.
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WHL Roundup: Swift Current extends skid, Seattle tops Spokane 5-3

WHL Roundup: Swift Current extends skid, Seattle tops Spokane 5-3

KENT, Wash. — A third-period power-play goal proved to be the difference maker Tuesday as the Seattle Thunderbirds downed the Spokane Chiefs 5-3 in Western Hockey League play.
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