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Canada takes women's rugby sevens silver in Paris after spirited loss to New Zealand

Canada takes women's rugby sevens silver in Paris after spirited loss to New Zealand

PARIS — Canada has taken silver in women's rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics after losing 19-12 to New Zealand in the championship game Tuesday.
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Als teammates Dequoy, Alexander earn top individual awards in CFL weekly honour roll

Als teammates Dequoy, Alexander earn top individual awards in CFL weekly honour roll

TORONTO — The Alouettes dominated the CFL's weekly honour roll. Montreal safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy grabbed the top defensive nod, while quarterback Davis Alexander was recognized on the offensive side. Dequoy earned a grade of 87.
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Canadiens sign RFA defencemen Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron to two-year deals

Canadiens sign RFA defencemen Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron to two-year deals

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens took care of some business Tuesday. Hours after Arber Xhekaj agreed to a new contract, the club announced it had also signed fellow restricted free agent defenceman Morgan Barron.
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Former captain Eric Staal signs one-day contract, retires as a member of Hurricanes

Former captain Eric Staal signs one-day contract, retires as a member of Hurricanes

RALEIGH — Eric Staal signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday to retire as a member of the NHL franchise. The team also announced it will retire their former captain's No. 12 jersey sometime this season.
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Patrick Willis' short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame

Patrick Willis' short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at the highest level.
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'Rare competitor' Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to the Washington Commanders

'Rare competitor' Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to the Washington Commanders

Bobby Wagner has a resume unlike anyone who has played football in Washington in many years. He is a six-time All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion and should be fitted for a gold Hall of Fame jacket when he retires.
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With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton

With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton

DENVER (AP) — About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974.
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Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal

Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal

MONTREAL — A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C.
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Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract

Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
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Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball

Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball

The Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 93-83 win over Australia in men's basketball action on Tuesday.
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