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Big Max: Embiid signs $196 million extension with 76ers

Big Max: Embiid signs $196 million extension with 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid has deep into the decade to try and win his first NBA championship with Philadelphia. Another big-money deal locked up, the All-Star nicknamed “The Process” wants to end his career a Sixers lifer.
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Talent in, talent out: Young, No. 1 Alabama still favorites

Talent in, talent out: Young, No. 1 Alabama still favorites

The bad news for Alabama: The Heisman Trophy-winning receiver and his quarterback are gone, along with the star tailback and Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year.
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Canada's women's rugby union squad to play in four key November matches

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's rugby union team will play four matches in November as it continues preparations for the rescheduled Rugby World Cup. The third-ranked Canadians will face the United States, ranked No. 6 in the world, Nov. 1 and Nov.
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Lions' Reilly, Roughriders' Woodward and Fajardo capture CFL's top performer honours

Lions' Reilly, Roughriders' Woodward and Fajardo capture CFL's top performer honours

B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Reilly completed 26-of-33 passes for 342 yards and scored a touchdown in leading B.C.
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Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss

Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India homered and drove in five runs while Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 14-5 on Monday night, handing the free-falling Cubs their 12th straight loss.
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Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League

Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A queer artist from western Newfoundland is facing off against homophobia and hyper-masculinity in sports by creating a make-believe hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime downs Fucsovics in first-round play at Cincinnati tennis event

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime dispatched Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in first-round action Monday at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. Auger-Aliassime, the 12th seed from Montreal, advanced with a 7-6 (0), 6-3 victory.
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Nurse says continuity, long-term commitment key to getting Canada to Paris Olympics

Nurse says continuity, long-term commitment key to getting Canada to Paris Olympics

TORONTO — Nick Nurse will remain the head coach of Canada's men's basketball team in its quest for a berth in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Champion filly Munnyfor Ro will race Sunday in $1-million Queen's Plate at Woodbine

Champion filly Munnyfor Ro will race Sunday in $1-million Queen's Plate at Woodbine

Munnyfor Ro is a go for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Trainer Kevin Attard confirmed Monday the '21 Woodbine Oaks champion will race in the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack.
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Para swim star Rivard buoyed by performance of Canadians at Tokyo Olympics

Para swim star Rivard buoyed by performance of Canadians at Tokyo Olympics

Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush.
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