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Herdman focused on task at hand rather than outside noise of Olympic spying scandal

Herdman focused on task at hand rather than outside noise of Olympic spying scandal

TORONTO — A date with Mexico's Pachuca in Leagues Cup play offers Toronto FC a welcome albeit difficult new challenge. "Everyone's excited, to be honest," said Toronto defender Nickseon Gomis. "Because it's a cup.
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Elks end long losing skid with 42-31 road win over Roughriders

Elks end long losing skid with 42-31 road win over Roughriders

REGINA — It was déjà vu all over again for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The last time the Elks played the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina, they came away with a 36-27 victory on Sept. 15, 2023.
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'I know I can beat anybody': Andreescu looking forward to playing on home soil at NBO

'I know I can beat anybody': Andreescu looking forward to playing on home soil at NBO

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu is sick of comebacks.
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Judge hits MLB-high 41st homer as Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-3

Judge hits MLB-high 41st homer as Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge launched his 41st home run, adding to his major league-leading total, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Saturday. “We're watching greatness.
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Canadian strawweight Loopy Godinez loses unanimous decision on UFC card in Abu Dhabi

Canadian strawweight Loopy Godinez loses unanimous decision on UFC card in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI — American Mackenzie Dern, ranked seventh among UFC strawweight contenders, won a unanimous decision over Canadian Lupita (Loopy) Godinez, ranked 10th, on Saturday on a UFC Fight Night card.
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Canada's Warner withdraws from decathlon after falling out of medal contention

Canada's Warner withdraws from decathlon after falling out of medal contention

PARIS — A "devastated" Damian Warner has withdrawn from the Olympic men's decathlon competition. The 34-year-old from London, Ont.
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Canadian men to face host France in Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals

Canadian men to face host France in Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals

PARIS — Canada will face France when the Olympic men's basketball tournament moves to Paris on Tuesday.
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Running backs in the spotlight as Argonauts visit Stampeders

Running backs in the spotlight as Argonauts visit Stampeders

CALGARY — The running back position will be in the spotlight when the Calgary Stampeders host the Toronto Argonauts at McMahon Stadium on Sunday.
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McIntosh's third gold in Paris headlines dramatic Day 8 for Canadian athletes

McIntosh's third gold in Paris headlines dramatic Day 8 for Canadian athletes

Canada had four medals on the day as Canadian swimmers won three medals and the women's eight rowing team took silver early Saturday.
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Montreal soccer fans heartbroken after women's team loses to Germany in quarterfinal

Montreal soccer fans heartbroken after women's team loses to Germany in quarterfinal

MONTREAL — Soccer fans in Montreal were left heartbroken after the Canadian women's soccer team lost to Germany in the quarterfinal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday. But fans said they still have plenty of reasons to cheer. “It’s my sport.
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