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New-look Team Canada returns to Whistler for bobsled, skeleton World Cup

New-look Team Canada returns to Whistler for bobsled, skeleton World Cup

Canadian bobsledder Cynthia Appiah knows she's on the radar heading into a new season.
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Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

EDMONTON — Former champions Doug McNair and Gilles Barrieau top the field for the 2022 Canadian driving championship. This year's event will be held Thursday at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. McNair, of Guelph, Ont., and Barrieau, of Moncton, N.
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Canadian men lay claim to the turf at World Cup stadium before tournament opener

Canadian men lay claim to the turf at World Cup stadium before tournament opener

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Canada came armed to the World Cup. During World Cup qualifying the Canadian men travelled with a sword which bears the words 'Nihil timendum est,' which is 'Fear Nothing' in Latin. And the sword has made its way to Qatar.
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Bet99 adds former Toronto FC star Giovinco as ambassador

Bet99 adds former Toronto FC star Giovinco as ambassador

TORONTO — Bet99 has added soccer star Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC's all-time leading scorer, as an ambassador. Bet99 made the announcement Wednesday.
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From Mexico to Qatar, Jamie Lowery's Canadian World Cup adventure continues

From Mexico to Qatar, Jamie Lowery's Canadian World Cup adventure continues

DOHA, Qatar — Thirty-six years later, Jamie Lowery is back at the World Cup.
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Hurricanes use early momentum to take down WHL-leading Ice 2-1

Hurricanes use early momentum to take down WHL-leading Ice 2-1

WINNIPEG — Rookie netminder Harrison Meneghin made an impressive 36 saves as the Lethbridge Hurricanes used an early lead to defeat the WHL-leading Winnipeg Ice 2-1 on Tuesday. Tristan Zandee and Tyson Zimmer scored for Lethbridge (12-9-0-1).
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Sabres snap eight-game skid behind Skinner's five-point effort in win over Canadiens

Sabres snap eight-game skid behind Skinner's five-point effort in win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — After suffering eight straight losses, the Buffalo Sabres can finally breathe. Jeff Skinner picked up two goals and three assists as Buffalo took a resounding 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night.
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Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death

Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a verdict that could affect countless claims by athletes who sue sports organizations for head injuries, a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit seeking $55 million by the widow of a former USC football player who said
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Canadian MPs unanimously condemn FIFA threat to punish World Cup players for armbands

Canadian MPs unanimously condemn FIFA threat to punish World Cup players for armbands

OTTAWA — Canadian members of Parliament passed a unanimous motion Tuesday condemning FIFA's decision to threaten on-field punishment if soccer players in the World Cup wear armbands supportive of the LGBTQ community.
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Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Víctor Vázquez

Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Víctor Vázquez

Toronto FC has selected Víctor Vázquez in Stage 2 of the Major League Soccer re-entry draft, paving the way for the Spanish midfielder's second stint with the club.
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