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Canada's Zhao advances to third round of Wimbledon qualifying with win over Rus

Canada's Zhao advances to third round of Wimbledon qualifying with win over Rus

LONDON — Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., moved one step closer to qualifying for the first Grand Slam main draw of her career with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 second-round win over Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in Wimbledon qualifying on Wednesday.
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Canada's Myles Creighton ready for next step at Latinoamerica Tour finale

Canada's Myles Creighton ready for next step at Latinoamerica Tour finale

Myles Creighton is poised to take the next step of his career. The product of Digby, N.S., is headed into the Bupa Tour Championship on Thursday atop the Totalplay Cup rankings, the points list for the Latinoamerica Tour.
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Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season

Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season

As the defending Grey Cup champion the Toronto Argonauts' start to the 2023 season isn't surprising. But how they've done it certainly is. Toronto (2-0) hosts the B.C. Lions (3-0) at BMO Field on Monday night.
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Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forwards David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg to multi-year extensions. Kampf signed a four-year, US$9.6-million deal, while Holmberg signed for $1.6 million over two seasons.
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CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

TORONTO — The CFL issued a maximum fine against Hamilton defensive back Chris Edwards on Wednesday for his actions following the Tiger-Cats' 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last week.
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Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return before 2024 Paris Olympics

Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return before 2024 Paris Olympics

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak still hopes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The seven-time Olympic medallist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury.
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Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year's team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season.
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UConn introduces Siberian husky pup Jonathan XV as the school's next mascot

UConn introduces Siberian husky pup Jonathan XV as the school's next mascot

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — University of Connecticut officials welcomed a new celebrity on Wednesday, and they say he's a very good boy. Jonathan XV is a 2-month old Siberian husky who will take over as the official UConn Husky mascot this fall.
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Postponed MLS game between Whitecaps and Rapids recheduled for Sept. 27

Postponed MLS game between Whitecaps and Rapids recheduled for Sept. 27

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver Whitecaps' game in Colorado that was postponed last week due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. The Whitecaps will face the Rapids in Major League Soccer action on Sept. 27 in Commerce City, Colo.
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Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed recently acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, US$6.2-million deal.
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