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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares on the cusp of 1,000th NHL game

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares on the cusp of 1,000th NHL game

TORONTO — John Tavares was asked if there's more for him to give as he inched closer to a career milestone. "Absolutely," the Toronto Maple Leafs captain replied bluntly. "Absolutely." It's not hard to see why he's so convinced.
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Canada's Devin Gibson looking to make mark in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Canada's Devin Gibson looking to make mark in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Hurt hands are nothing new to Devin Gibson. It comes with the territory for a bare-knuckle fighter. "Fourth and fifth round, it's just really tough to want to punch the head," said the 28-year-old from Sarnia, Ont., known as The Canadian Assassin.
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American defensive back Brad Muhammad signs with Calgary Stampeders

American defensive back Brad Muhammad signs with Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — American defensive back Brad Muhammad re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday. Muhammad, 27, was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Muhammad started 16 regular-season games last year, his first with Calgary.
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Edmonton Elks sign American linebacker Nyles Morgan to two-year contract extension

Edmonton Elks sign American linebacker Nyles Morgan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nyles Morgan to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Morgan had 41 tackles in just six games last season. He also registered a special-teams tackle and forced fumble.
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Ontario's sports-betting industry experienced boost in third fiscal quarter

Ontario's sports-betting industry experienced boost in third fiscal quarter

TORONTO — Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market continues to flourish in its first year of operation.
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Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks

Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Forward Andrei Kuzmenko has signed a two-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks with an average annual value of US$5.5 million.
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Twins Chase and Sydney Brown top winter edition of the CFL scouting bureau

Twins Chase and Sydney Brown top winter edition of the CFL scouting bureau

TORONTO — Twins Chase and Sydney Brown are making the winter edition of the CFL scouting bureau a family affair. Chase Brown, a running back at Illinois, remains atop the list after doing so in the fall edition that was released in September.
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Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. Lions.

Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. Lions.

VANCOUVER — Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo is remaining with the B.C. Lions. Lokombo signed a two-year extension with B.C. on Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Lokombo is entering his eighth CFL season and seventh with B.C.
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Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff

Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is offering up a new look as it heads into its fifth season. On Thursday, the Canadian men's league today unveiled a new logo ahead of its 2023 schedule release.
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Rybakina tops Azarenka to make Australian Open women's final

Rybakina tops Azarenka to make Australian Open women's final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday.
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