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Trainer Kevin Attard to run four horses in $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes event

Trainer Kevin Attard to run four horses in $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes event

It's not as prestigious as the real thing but an unofficial Canadian Triple Crown would still be a significant accomplishment for Kevin Attard.
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Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun

Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun

CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — College football players aspire to play in bowls games. Professional players dream of playing in the Super Bowl. A bunch of amateurs in New Hampshire just want to get muddy.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named honorary chairman of Presidents Cup

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named honorary chairman of Presidents Cup

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup when the competition returns to Canada later this month.
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Calgary Stampeders sign linebacker Dan Basambombo, add to practice roster

Calgary Stampeders sign linebacker Dan Basambombo, add to practice roster

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team’s practice roster.
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PWHL reveals names, logos for all six franchises ahead of second season

PWHL reveals names, logos for all six franchises ahead of second season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team names and logos have finally arrived. After a season of canvassing fans, players and general managers, the PWHL unveiled long-awaited branding for all six franchises on Monday.
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Montreal's Diallo moves up 40 spots on ATP rankings to 103rd, third highest Canadian

Montreal's Diallo moves up 40 spots on ATP rankings to 103rd, third highest Canadian

LONDON — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo made a big move up the ATP Rankings on Monday after his solid performance at the U.S. Open.
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Tyreek Hill is detained by police before Dolphins game. Officer is subsequently placed on leave

Tyreek Hill is detained by police before Dolphins game. Officer is subsequently placed on leave

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Mike Gartner to succeed Lanny McDonald as Hockey Hall of Fame's chairman of the board

Mike Gartner to succeed Lanny McDonald as Hockey Hall of Fame's chairman of the board

TORONTO (AP) — Mike Gartner is set to succeed Lanny McDonald as the Hockey Hall of Fame's chairman of the board. McDonald announced Monday that Gartner will take over when his 10-year term expires in June. Gartner will become chair-elect on Oct.
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Curler Briane Harris awaiting decision of doping appeal after CAS hearing

Curler Briane Harris awaiting decision of doping appeal after CAS hearing

TORONTO — A lawyer for Team Kerri Einarson lead Briane Harris said a decision on an appeal of the curler's provisional suspension will likely be released in October by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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After a tough Tokyo, Canada restored Paralympic Games momentum in Paris

After a tough Tokyo, Canada restored Paralympic Games momentum in Paris

Canada's 29 medals overall matched Rio in 2016 and far surpassed the 21 in Tokyo.
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