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Special adviser says Simon Fraser University football exhibition plan not feasible

Special adviser says Simon Fraser University football exhibition plan not feasible

BURNABY, B.C. — Simon Fraser University's athletic department says its football program will not play exhibition games this year as it is "not feasible.
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New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant

New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant

The New York Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as their next coach, bringing in a seasoned veteran with Stanley Cup-winning experience to replace Gerard Gallant. The team announced the selection of Laviolette on Tuesday, putting the U.S.
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Catcher Danny Jansen returns to roster as Blue Jays prepare for nine-game road trip

Catcher Danny Jansen returns to roster as Blue Jays prepare for nine-game road trip

BALTIMORE — Catcher Danny Jansen was reinstated from the Blue Jays' 10-day injured list on Tuesday and he was available to play in Toronto's game versus the Orioles in Baltimore.
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Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race

Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race

Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second Tuesday at the CIC Mont Ventoux Challenge, outkicked by France's Lenny Martinez.
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Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old point guard declined his US$22.
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Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history

Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history

TORONTO — Changing the Toronto Raptors' culture will be an everyday project, with every player and member of the organization having to buy in. New head coach Darko Rajakovic knows that level of commitment has to start with him.
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MacDonald has to decide between two horses for $1-million North America Cup

MacDonald has to decide between two horses for $1-million North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — James MacDonald has a difficult decision to make. The resident of Guelph, Ont., is listed to drive both Redwood Hanover and Moment is Here in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga

Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga

TORONTO — Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of the Anthony Bass saga.
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Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his second season with the Oilers in 2022-23.
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Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT — Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament runs through Sunday at Frankfurt's Eissporthalle.
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