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Edmonton Eskimos' GM Sunderland busy on the opening day of CFL free agency

Edmonton Eskimos' GM Sunderland busy on the opening day of CFL free agency

TORONTO — It was a busy opening day of CFL free agency for Brock Sunderland. The Edmonton GM added nine new players and a former Eskimo while re-signing another after the free-agent period opened at noon ET on Tuesday.
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Canada's Christine Sinclair thinking about playing soccer beyond 2020 Olympics

Canada's Christine Sinclair thinking about playing soccer beyond 2020 Olympics

VANCOUVER — She has scored more goals than anybody else in soccer and played more games than any other active player, but retirement isn't on the immediate horizon for Christine Sinclair.
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At Westminster dog show and beyond, poodles give people paws

At Westminster dog show and beyond, poodles give people paws

NEW YORK — Primped to perfection, and adorned with puffs and pompoms, Siba is the absoulute picture of what many see as the ultimate show dog at the Westminster Kennel Club. Like it or not.
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Edmonton Oilers sign forward Joakim Nygard to one-year contract extension

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Joakim Nygard to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Joakim Nygard to a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. The 27-year-old has posted nine points (three goals, six assists) in 33 games in his first season with the Oilers.
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Canadian Brayden Schnur drops first-round match at New York Open

Canadian Brayden Schnur drops first-round match at New York Open

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brayden Schnur's bid for another upset-filled run at the New York Open has ended in a hurry.
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Bianca Andreescu withdraws from Dubai event because of knee injury

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from Dubai event because of knee injury

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Bianca Andreescu has dropped out of next week's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships because of a lingering left knee injury. The reigning U.S.
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In The Rings: Veteran Glenn Howard scores final play-in game spot for Brier

In The Rings: Veteran Glenn Howard scores final play-in game spot for Brier

Brendan Bottcher's dramatic draw to win the Alberta curling championship gave him and his teammates reason to celebrate. The game-winning shot was cheered just as loudly by members of Team Glenn Howard.
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Canadian Premier League unveils new Atletico Ottawa club with Mista as coach

Canadian Premier League unveils new Atletico Ottawa club with Mista as coach

OTTAWA — Jeff Hunt believes Ottawa finally has the right recipe for pro soccer success with Club Atletico de Madrid on board.
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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid out 2 to 3 weeks with quad injury

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid out 2 to 3 weeks with quad injury

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say star centre Connor McDavid will be out for the next two to three weeks with a quad injury, a setback expected to test the resilience of a team fighting to stay in the NHL playoff race.
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A look at Canada's medal count in Olympic, Paralympic Games this century

A look at Canada's medal count in Olympic, Paralympic Games this century

A quick look at Canada's medal count in the Winter and Summer Olympics and Paralympics so far this century: WINTER OLYMPICS 2002 - 17 medals, 7 gold 2006 - 24 medals, 7 gold.
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