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Strawn, Lohner share lead in Canadian senior men's golf championship

Strawn, Lohner share lead in Canadian senior men's golf championship

RED DEER, Alta. — Two American golfers share the lead after Tuesday's first round of the Canadian senior men's golf championship. Rusty Strawn of McDonough, Ga., and Mike Lohner of Southlake, Texas, both shot 3-under 69s.
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Benches clear, Schneider ejected, in Orioles-Blue Jays game

Benches clear, Schneider ejected, in Orioles-Blue Jays game

BALTIMORE (AP) — Benches cleared during the seventh inning of Baltimore's game against Toronto on Tuesday night after Orioles reliever Bryan Baker appeared to make a hand signal toward the Blue Jays' dugout.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders release controversial defensive lineman Marino

Saskatchewan Roughriders release controversial defensive lineman Marino

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders released controversial defensive lineman Garrett Marino on Tuesday. The move came after Marino levelled Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros in the Blue Bombers' 20-18 victory Sunday over Saskatchewan.
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Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller takes pride in seven-year, US$56-million deal

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller takes pride in seven-year, US$56-million deal

VANCOUVER — J.T. Miller didn't always feel like he was the kind of NHL player who could sign long-term contracts worth more than US$50 million.
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Two years after dumping the Clan, Simon Fraser teams will be known as the Red Leafs

Two years after dumping the Clan, Simon Fraser teams will be known as the Red Leafs

BURNABY, B.C. — Two years after dumping their controversial Clan nickname, Simon Fraser University's sports teams will be called the Red Leafs. SFU announced the news on Tuesday after what the Burnaby, B.C.
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Canada's Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners named to Presidents Cup international team

Canada's Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners named to Presidents Cup international team

TORONTO — As Taylor Pendrith struggled to recover from a fractured rib for four months, he had simple goals: get back to playing golf, keep his PGA Tour card to play again next season.
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Redblacks sign American defensive back Dandridge and quarterback Crum

Redblacks sign American defensive back Dandridge and quarterback Crum

OTTAWA — Defensive back Brandin Dandridge and quarterback Dustin Crum signed deals with the Ottawa Redblacks on Tuesday. The two Americans were available after being cut from the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. Dandridge, 26, returns to the Redblacks.
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Canada Sports Betting survey suggests many in Ontario cool to sports wagering

Canada Sports Betting survey suggests many in Ontario cool to sports wagering

TORONTO — Over three months after the full launch of Ontario's sports-betting industry, a survey conducted by Canada Sports Betting suggests a majority of people in the province haven't taken to wagering on athletic events.
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Canada to open world junior hockey championships against Czechs in Halifax

Canada to open world junior hockey championships against Czechs in Halifax

HALIFAX — Canada's junior men's hockey team face Czechia to open its defence of its world championship gold medal on Boxing Day in Halifax.
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Canadian international Tesho Akindele hopes to lift U.S. Open Cup with Orlando City

Canadian international Tesho Akindele hopes to lift U.S. Open Cup with Orlando City

Canadian international Tesho Akindele has been on the mark of late for Orlando City SC, scoring late goals to secure wins over Charlotte FC and New York City FC. He hopes that bodes well for Wednesday's Lamar Hunt U.S.
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