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NCAA memo: Emmert tells schools to act on NIL or he will

NCAA memo: Emmert tells schools to act on NIL or he will

NCAA President Mark Emmert told the organization's more than 1,200 member schools Friday that he will seek temporary rules as early as July to ensure all athletes can be compensated for their celebrity with a host of state laws looming and congressio
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Montreal's Auger-Aliassime advances to the semifinals of the Noventi Open

Montreal's Auger-Aliassime advances to the semifinals of the Noventi Open

HALLE, Germany — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the semifinals of the Noventi Open. Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, downed American qualifier Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-2 in quarterfinal play at the ATP Tour 500 grass-court event on Friday.
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WHL extends contract of commission Ron Robison for three years

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League's board of governors has extended the contract of commissioner Ron Robison for three years.
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Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea looking forward to players interacting this year

Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea looking forward to players interacting this year

Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea still has a linebacker's mentality. Earlier this week, veteran Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill quipped that what he missed most during the CFL's down time was hitting people.
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A healthier Toronto FC returns to action in Orlando after international break

A healthier Toronto FC returns to action in Orlando after international break

Toronto FC returns to action Saturday healthier and more optimistic after going into the international break with an underwhelming 1-4-2 record.
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Canadian women's volleyball team loses to Italy in Nations League action

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian national women's volleyball team lost 3-0 to Italy in Nations League action on Friday. Set scores were 25-18, 25-20, 25-20. Andrea Mitrovic led Canada with 12 points, while Kiera Van Ryk had 11.
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Canada's Olympic swim trials get underway after pandemic postponements

Canada's Olympic swim trials get underway after pandemic postponements

The long wait is over for Canada's top swimmers. The Olympic swim trials start Saturday in Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centre after cancellation in 2020 and a pair of postponements in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Toronto Arrows face more challenges as Major League Rugby season winds down

Toronto Arrows face more challenges as Major League Rugby season winds down

A loss Saturday to NOLA Gold would result in the Toronto Arrows being mathematically eliminated from Major League Rugby playoff contention. And the Arrows (4-8-0) have more problems to come as the regular season winds down.
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Five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend

Here are five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend: HOME SWEET HOME The Canadiens return to Montreal with momentum after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 2 of their NHL semifinal on Wednesday night.
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Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald loses split decision at PFL 5

Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald loses split decision at PFL 5

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald cried foul Thursday after losing a controversial split decision to Brazilian veteran Gleison Tibau at PFL 5.
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