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Junior hockey players' trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts

Junior hockey players' trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players that culminated in their acquittal on Thursday is sparking a renewed conversation about how young people are being educated about sex and masculinity, experts say — and how paren
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways

Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways

TORONTO — Home field hasn't been an advantage this season, but there's something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits Toronto (1-5) on Saturday night.
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Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner

Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner

WASHINGTON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament.
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Lottie Woad takes 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda in pro debut at Women's Scottish Open

Lottie Woad takes 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda in pro debut at Women's Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad of England played bogey-free Friday and took advantage of unusually calm conditions toward the end to post a 7-under 65, giving the English star a two-shot lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen
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Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning.
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CFL issues Amos a maximum fine for hit on Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown

CFL issues Amos a maximum fine for hit on Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown

TORONTO — The CFL issued a maximum fine against DaShaun Amos of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday for his hit last week on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown. The exact amount of the fine wasn't disclosed.
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Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling

Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling

LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continued to reverberate Friday in the southwestern Ontario city where the trial — and the encounter that gave rise to it — took pla
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Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the National Bank Open. On one hand, it is unfortunate that Canadian tennis fans won’t get to see the likes of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and No.
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Elite triathletes hope SuperTri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport

Elite triathletes hope SuperTri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport

Two of Canada's top triathletes hope that a new race in Toronto will inspire more people to take up the sport. Charles Paquet and Mathis Beaulieu will be racing in SuperTri Toronto this Saturday, kicking off the international league's season.
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Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings.
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