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Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat

Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat

ATLANTA (AP) — Herschel Walker on Tuesday filed paperwork to enter the U.S. Senate race in Georgia after months of speculation, joining other Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in 2022.
Storer wins 10th Vuelta stage, Roglic loses lead after crash

Storer wins 10th Vuelta stage, Roglic loses lead after crash

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA, Spain — Michael Storer won his second stage in this year's Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday, with Primoz Roglic falling in the final descent and losing the overall lead to Odd Christian Eiking.
Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test

Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test

EDMONTON — Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season.
Anderson, Lakatos, Rivard among Canadian athletes to watch at Tokyo Paralympics

Anderson, Lakatos, Rivard among Canadian athletes to watch at Tokyo Paralympics

Canada has 128 athletes competing at the Tokyo Paralympics, which opened on Tuesday and run through Sept. 5. Here are five to watch: Patrick Anderson, Wheelchair Basketball The 42-year-old from Fergus, Ont.
Arbuckle, Fajardo and Ellingson named CFL top performers for Week 3

Arbuckle, Fajardo and Ellingson named CFL top performers for Week 3

Toronto quarterback Nick Arbuckle, Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo and Edmonton receiver Greg Ellingson have been named the top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season.
Paralympians thrilled to return to sport after concerns Games wouldn't happen

Paralympians thrilled to return to sport after concerns Games wouldn't happen

After a year's postponement, and major uncertainty about whether they'd get off the ground at all, the Tokyo Paralympics opened on Tuesday amid a barrage of fireworks and almost audible sigh of relief.
Valera scores on wild pitch in the eighth inning as Blue Jays edge White Sox 2-1

Valera scores on wild pitch in the eighth inning as Blue Jays edge White Sox 2-1

TORONTO — For a scuffling Blue Jays team coming off a painful loss and fighting to stay in the American League wild-card race, the intensity of a four-game series opener against Chicago was evident Monday night at Rogers Centre.
Germany beats Denmark, Czech Republic downs Japan as both nations stay undefeated

Germany beats Denmark, Czech Republic downs Japan as both nations stay undefeated

CALGARY — Jule Scheifer and Theresa Wagner scored 3:09 apart in the second period to put the game out of reach, and Germany went on to beat Denmark 3-1 on Monday in round-robin action at the women's world hockey championship.
Canucks Sports & Entertainment in support of provinces vaccination program

Canucks Sports & Entertainment in support of provinces vaccination program

VANCOUVER — Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday night its support for the province of British Columbia's COVID-19 proof of vaccination program.
Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation

Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the club returned home from a game against the B.C. Lions.