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Canada bumps off Mexico in NORCECA senior women's volleyball opener

Canada bumps off Mexico in NORCECA senior women's volleyball opener

QUEBEC — Canada opened the NORCECA senior women's volleyball continental championship on Tuesday night by bumping off Mexico in straight sets.
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Kieboom and Ruiz homer for Nationals, who hang on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays

Kieboom and Ruiz homer for Nationals, who hang on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Blue Jays in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday that delivered another blow to Toronto's wild-card chances.
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Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

TORONTO — The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Canadian receiver Jared Wayne was reportedly waived Tuesday by the Houston Texans as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead of the regular season.
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John Herdman eyes opportunity to develop, build Toronto FC back into a winner

John Herdman eyes opportunity to develop, build Toronto FC back into a winner

TORONTO — One of John Herdman's biggest motivations is quite simple: the chance to develop a new group and help Toronto FC return to its former glory. Herdman was formally introduced as Toronto FC's new head coach at a news conference Tuesday.
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Bills' Von Miller to miss first 4 games on physically unable to perform list

Bills' Von Miller to miss first 4 games on physically unable to perform list

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
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Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Rebecca Marino both out of U.S. Open's first round

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Rebecca Marino both out of U.S. Open's first round

NEW YORK — There are no Canadians left in the singles tournaments at the U.S. Open. Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., was bounced from the Grand Slam tournament after a 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 loss to 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Tuesday.
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All-star shortstop Bo Bichette put on Blue Jays' 10-day injured list

All-star shortstop Bo Bichette put on Blue Jays' 10-day injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed all-star shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right quadriceps strain.
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Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: 'How can I get closer to him?'

Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: 'How can I get closer to him?'

Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as a player. But the 18-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., won’t enter the NHL thinking McDavid’s lofty numbers are out of reach.
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CFL helped develop Calgary native Burleson's love for football

CFL helped develop Calgary native Burleson's love for football

He never played a down in Canada, but it was the CFL that ignited Nate Burleson's football passion. Burleson's father, Al, spent six seasons as a defensive back with the Calgary Stampeders (1976-81), earning league all-star honours in 1978.
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Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year

DETROIT (AP) — Third baseman Josh Donaldson's unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the former AL MVP was released. The 37-year-old hit .
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