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Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

CALGARY — After recording his first CFL victory as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ryan Dinwiddie praised his players for their come-from-behind effort.
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Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays split doubleheader

Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays split doubleheader

TORONTO — The Blue Jays felt fortunate to escape with a split after scoring only two runs in a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell wins gold in women's sprint

Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell wins gold in women's sprint

IZU, Japan — Kelsey Mitchell didn't own a bike four years ago. The 27-year-old track cyclist from Sherwood, Park., Alta., nevertheless won Canada's final medal of Tokyo's Olympic Games with a gold in women's sprint.
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CPL roundup: York United edge Wanderers, Pacific battles Edmonton to draw

CPL roundup: York United edge Wanderers, Pacific battles Edmonton to draw

LANGFORD, B.C. — A goal in the 76th minute rescued a single point for FC Edmonton Saturday as the club settled for a 2-2 draw with Pacific FC in Canadian Premier League play.
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Decathlete Warner named Canada's closing flag-bearer at Tokyo Olympics

Decathlete Warner named Canada's closing flag-bearer at Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO — Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner has been named Canada's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.
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DeChambeau lets clubs do most of talking at TOC Southwind

DeChambeau lets clubs do most of talking at TOC Southwind

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau let his clubs do most of the talking Saturday at TPC Southwind. DeChambeau shot a 7-under 63 on Saturday to pull within two strokes of leader Harris English in the FedEx St.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist's positive COVID test cancels shows

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist's positive COVID test cancels shows

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Lynyrd Skynyrd has pulled out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after guitarist Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.
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Shapovalov, Andreescu confident as National Bank Open returns to Canada

Shapovalov, Andreescu confident as National Bank Open returns to Canada

Bianca Andreescu doesn't feel like the same person who hoisted a trophy in front of hometown fans nearly two years ago — or the same tennis player. The 21-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
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American gold bonanza as Tokyo Olympics near end

American gold bonanza as Tokyo Olympics near end

TOKYO (AP) — The second to last day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics produced a gold medal bonanza for the United States.
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With 23 in Tokyo, Canada has its highest medal tally in non-boycotted Summer Games

With 23 in Tokyo, Canada has its highest medal tally in non-boycotted Summer Games

TOKYO — The hot and muggy weather in Tokyo that wreaked havoc on athletes throughout the Games could not slow down or cool off Canada on the final full day of competition.
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