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Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel signs two-year contract with the Montreal Impact

Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel signs two-year contract with the Montreal Impact

MONTREAL — Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel got two bits of good news on Thursday. First, the Quebec City native signed a two-year contract extension with the Montreal Impact, including an option year for the 2020 season.
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Bolstered by veteran trio, Maple Leafs look to build on promising season

Bolstered by veteran trio, Maple Leafs look to build on promising season

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs opened camp Thursday looking to build on last season's promising platform and a sparkling array of young talent.
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Roughriders quarterback Kevin Glenn a game-time decision with bruised hand

Roughriders quarterback Kevin Glenn a game-time decision with bruised hand

HAMILTON — It remains unclear who will get the start at quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night in Hamilton.
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Hall of Fame receiver Simon never expected to be in Canada for long

Hall of Fame receiver Simon never expected to be in Canada for long

When Geroy Simon first came to Canada, he wasn't expecting to stay long.
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Brady: Concussions part of 'the physical nature of our game'

Brady: Concussions part of 'the physical nature of our game'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady doesn't worry about concussions and considers them part of playing football, the New England Patriots quarterback says in a television interview to be broadcast this weekend.
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Winnipeg Jets and forward Bryan Little agree to six-year extension

Winnipeg Jets and forward Bryan Little agree to six-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension with forward Bryan Little on Thursday. The deal has an average annual value of US$5.29 million starting next season, the team said in a release.
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Germany takes over at top of FIFA rankings from Brazil

Germany takes over at top of FIFA rankings from Brazil

ZURICH — Germany is back at the top of world soccer, taking over from Brazil as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings which will have a greater role deciding how the World Cup groups are drawn.
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Play scrapped at rain-hit women's major, will start Friday

Play scrapped at rain-hit women's major, will start Friday

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Rain and strong winds have forced Thursday's play to be scrapped at the final women's golf major of the season, which will start afresh on Friday as a 54-hole event.
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ESPN Radio host Russillo pays fine after arrest in Wyoming

ESPN Radio host Russillo pays fine after arrest in Wyoming

JACKSON, Wyo. — ESPN Radio host Ryen Russillo has paid a $250 fine for drunkenly wandering into a stranger's apartment in the Wyoming resort town of Jackson. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports (http://bit.
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ESPN says it accepts Hill's apology for Trump tweets

ESPN says it accepts Hill's apology for Trump tweets

NEW YORK — ESPN says it has accepted the apology of its "Sportscenter" host Jemele Hill for tweeting earlier this week that President Donald Trump was a "white supremacist" and "bigot.
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