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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup

Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points and Canada overcame a sluggish first quarter to rout Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Edmonton's Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week

Edmonton's Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week

TORONTO — Another win, another top grade for Canadian Tre Ford. Ford was the CFL's top-ranked quarterback for a second straight week. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., earned an 89.
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In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC

In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC

MONTREAL — CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum in its playoff push when it visits New York City FC on Wednesday.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win

Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend.
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Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet for Proline customers. Canada defeated Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 and finish first in Group H.
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AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario.
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Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala.
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Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is back at the U.S. Open and will now be back at No. 1 in the rankings. Djokovic made a winning return after missing the tournament last year, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night.
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U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money

U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money

NEW YORK (AP) — After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.
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Raonic, Auger-Aliassime bounced in U.S. Open openers

Raonic, Auger-Aliassime bounced in U.S. Open openers

NEW YORK — Milos Raonic had some flashes of brilliance at the U.S. Open on Monday, but not enough of them to upset seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece. The 32-year-old Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont.
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