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Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the B.C. Lions offensive line earned top honours Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll.
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Hockey's beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Hockey's beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his hometown Maple Leafs.
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Major League Baseball, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break

Major League Baseball, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break

ATLANTA (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended All-St
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FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able to apply for FIFA's first ticket draw starting Sept. 10, soccer's world governing body announced Tuesday in a release.
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Howell, Swords power Canada past China at U19 basketball World Cup

Howell, Swords power Canada past China at U19 basketball World Cup

BRNO — Avery Howell scored a game-high 26 points, Syla Swords added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Canada thumped China 115-52 in its final group-stage game at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday.
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Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game

Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game

ATLANTA — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball all-star game.
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World Championships open water swimming postponed due to poor water quality

World Championships open water swimming postponed due to poor water quality

SINGAPORE (AP) — Open water swimming at the World Championships in Singapore has been postponed because of “water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds,” the governing body World Aquatics said in a statement.
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Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram, sign defenceman to 2-year, $12.5M contract

Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram, sign defenceman to 2-year, $12.5M contract

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres avoided arbitration with Bowen Byram late Monday night by re-signing the restricted free-agent defenceman to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million. Byram will count $6.
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With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby brother was behind the plate. Only this time, there were tens of thousands looking on at Truist Park and a $1 million prize.
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World Championships open water swimming postponed due to poor water quality

World Championships open water swimming postponed due to poor water quality

SINGAPORE (AP) — Open water swimming at the World Championships in Singapore has been postponed because of “water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds,” the governing body World Aquatics said in a statement.
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