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B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

SURREY, B.C. — The B.C. Lions are looking for their offence to continue its hot streak as they take on the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The Lions opened the season with a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders, with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.
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Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

REGINA — Some questionable play-calling at the end of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season-opening win at Edmonton put the game — and their starting quarterback — in jeopardy.
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Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Red Bull's Max Verstappen is so far ahead of the pack in the Formula One standings he recently expressed a desire for more competition. But whether that happens or not won’t affect his ambition to win.
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Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a strong pitching performance by Tyler Wells.
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Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic lost their second-round matches Thursday at the Libema Open. Andreescu was eliminated after dropping a 7-6 (6), 6-3 decision to Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova.
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Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

CALGARY — Jarome Iginla is back with the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday the Hall of Fame winger has been named special adviser to rookie general manager and former teammate Craig Conroy.
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'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

NEW YORK (AP) — Chances are you won’t find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social media if LeBron James is indeed the GOAT, nor will you find him waiting hours outside of hotels, hoping to get an autograph or selfie from the basketball legend — b
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Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

QUEBEC — The Quebec Remparts have started to rebuild after this week's departures of head coach and general manager Patrick Roy and president Jacques Tanguay.
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Canada rugby coach names 40-woman camp roster ahead of Pacific Four Series tests

Canada rugby coach names 40-woman camp roster ahead of Pacific Four Series tests

Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named a 40-player roster for a camp ahead of a pair of World Rugby Pacific Four Series matches in Ottawa next month. The pre-tournament camp will be held in Perth, Ont., from June 26 to July 1.
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Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Ethan Bear has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for six months.
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