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Edwards, Pellington thriving as leaders on Canada's Globl Jam under-23 team

Edwards, Pellington thriving as leaders on Canada's Globl Jam under-23 team

TORONTO — Canada's senior women's basketball team sat courtside at Mattamy Athletic Centre as under-23 stars Aaliyah Edwards, Merissah Russell and Shaina Pellington dismantled France on Thursday.
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Alker takes share of lead in Senior Players Championship

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Steven Alker shot a bogey-free 4-under 66 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead in the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship with Joe Durant, Tim Petrovic and Alex Cejka.
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Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test

Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test

After blanking Belgium 45-0 on the weekend in Halifax, the Canadian men's rugby team faces a step up in class Sunday when it faces Spain in Ottawa. Just how big a step is to be determined.
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Forward Alex DeBrincat says he's excited to join the Ottawa Senators

Forward Alex DeBrincat says he's excited to join the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — Alex DeBrincat and the Ottawa Senators have mutual goals and each side is hoping the other will be the key to fulfilling them.
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Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer

Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer

TORONTO — Canada's women's basketball practice ended on Friday with a halfcourt shooting contest. Natalie Achonwa put $20 on the line.
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Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens

Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — Kirby Dach knew the Chicago Blackhawks were heading into rebuild mode. What he didn't know was that he wasn't part of the team's blueprint. The Blackhawks dealt Dach to the Montreal Canadiens for a pair of picks on Thursday.
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Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3

Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Tringale finally saw The Renaissance Club in windy weather and held his own Friday to stay three shots ahead in the Scottish Open as he tries to win for the first time in his 13th year on the PGA Tour.
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Djokovic moves into 8th Wimbledon final; will face Kyrgios

Djokovic moves into 8th Wimbledon final; will face Kyrgios

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — This deficit was less daunting for Novak Djokovic . The tension less palpable. It's not that he wants to fall behind in matches, of course. It's that when he does, he knows how to deal with it.
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FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats.
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'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede returned Friday with its trademark parade, led by Hollywood actor Kevin Costner on horseback, in the first full event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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