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Canadian men blank Panama to move into CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas

Canadian men blank Panama to move into CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — One final down. Another to go. That's Canada's mindset at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. And John Herdman's team is halfway to its goal after Thursday's 2-0 semifinal win over Panama.
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Stampeders spoil Redblacks' home opener with first win of season

Stampeders spoil Redblacks' home opener with first win of season

OTTAWA — It was far from perfect but the Calgary Stampeders were more than happy to leave the nation’s capital with a win. Calgary spoiled the Ottawa Redblacks' home opener with a 26-15 victory at TD Place on Thursday.
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Fowler, Schauffele break US Open record with 62s at Los Angeles Country Club

Fowler, Schauffele break US Open record with 62s at Los Angeles Country Club

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickie Fowler can always say he was the first to shoot 62 in the U.S. Open. But only by about 15 minutes.
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Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho tied for LPGA Tour lead in Michigan

Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho tied for LPGA Tour lead in Michigan

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho birdied the par-5 18th for a 6-under 66 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday in the Meijer LPGA Classic.
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Former federal Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

Former federal Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan has again called for an inquiry into Canada's safe sport crisis. Duncan spoke before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage on Thursday, making seven recommendations on the scope of a potential inquiry.
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Canadians dispatch India to open World Cup of Darts on a winning note

Canadians dispatch India to open World Cup of Darts on a winning note

FRANKFURT — Canada defeated India 4-2 in its opening match Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($760,720) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. Canada is represented at the 40-country tournament by Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell.
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B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

SURREY, B.C. — The B.C. Lions are looking for their offence to continue its hot streak as they take on the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The Lions opened the season with a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders, with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.
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Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

REGINA — Some questionable play-calling at the end of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season-opening win at Edmonton put the game — and their starting quarterback — in jeopardy.
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Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Red Bull's Max Verstappen is so far ahead of the pack in the Formula One standings he recently expressed a desire for more competition. But whether that happens or not won’t affect his ambition to win.
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Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a strong pitching performance by Tyler Wells.
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