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CFL unveils its COVID-19 game cancellation policy

CFL unveils its COVID-19 game cancellation policy

TORONTO — The CFL has established a policy should COVID-19 issues force game cancellations this year.
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NBC wonders: where are the Olympic viewers this year?

NBC wonders: where are the Olympic viewers this year?

NEW YORK (AP) — For most nights at the Tokyo Olympics, NBC's prime time coverage is drawing about half the audience that the Games had in Rio de Janeiro five years ago.
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Canadian Tajon Buchanan named to the Gold Cup tournament Best XI

Canadian Tajon Buchanan named to the Gold Cup tournament Best XI

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Canadian international Tajon Buchanan earned another honour for his performance at the Gold Cup on Tuesday when he was named to the tournament's best eleven. The 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont.
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Toronto FC heads to Philadelphia hoping to close the gap on playoff-bound teams

Toronto FC heads to Philadelphia hoping to close the gap on playoff-bound teams

Toronto FC continues a busy week against good opposition when it visits the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Both teams have work to do on a short turnaround, having each played at home Sunday.
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Despite obstacles, Vancouver Whitecaps '100 per cent' the right move for Ryan Gauld

Despite obstacles, Vancouver Whitecaps '100 per cent' the right move for Ryan Gauld

VANCOUVER — It's been a tumultuous few weeks for the Vancouver Whitecaps and their latest acquisition, Scottish star Ryan Gauld. There were complicated negotiations combined with travel woes and COVID-19 restrictions.
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LaPolice, Nichols together again, this time with the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks

LaPolice, Nichols together again, this time with the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA — Paul LaPolice has been down this road before. The 51-year-old American is entering his first season as head coach of an Ottawa Redblacks squad that posted a CFL-worst 3-15 record in 2019.
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Head coach Khari Jones, Montreal Alouettes will have to wait to open '21 season

Head coach Khari Jones, Montreal Alouettes will have to wait to open '21 season

MONTREAL — Khari Jones and the Montreal Alouettes will have to wait a little longer to resume play.
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Toronto Argonauts facing a tough 2021 regular-season CFL schedule

Toronto Argonauts facing a tough 2021 regular-season CFL schedule

The CFL schedule maker has done Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts no favours. The league kicks off its abbreviated 14-game '21 schedule Thursday night after cancelling the '20 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thousands flee homes outside Athens as heat fuels wildfires

Thousands flee homes outside Athens as heat fuels wildfires

TATOI, Greece (AP) — More than 500 firefighters struggled into the night Tuesday to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas, forcing thousands to flee.
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Here's a look at 10 players to keep an eye on during the 2021 CFL regular season

Here's a look at 10 players to keep an eye on during the 2021 CFL regular season

The CFL is resuming play after cancelling the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league will kick off a 14-game 2021 campaign Thursday night with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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