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SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

SFU's athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

BURNABY, B.C. — B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.
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Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Pia Sundhage faced widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup.
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Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

TORONTO — Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont.
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Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions

Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions

It's only August but Dane Evans and the B.C. Lions have a chance to really gain the upper hand on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. B.C. (6-1) visits Winnipeg (5-2) on Thursday night in a game that has tremendous significance for both teams.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence

Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira wants to take a bite out of the “Doughnut Boys.” The CFL’s leading rusher and his Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the B.C. Lions and their top-ranked defence Thursday at IG Field.
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Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi

Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi

WASHINGTON — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell in straight sets to Japan's Yosuke Watanuki at the Citi D-C Open in Washington.
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DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

TORONTO — Paul DeJong is excited to step in as the Toronto Blue Jays new shortstop, even if he doesn't know how long he'll be playing that position.
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Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles

Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts released veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles on Wednesday. Ambles, 31, had 72 receptions for 737 yards and five TDs last season in helping Toronto win the Grey Cup.
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Edmonton Elks to sport Indigenous-designed logo in game against Blue Bombers

Edmonton Elks to sport Indigenous-designed logo in game against Blue Bombers

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks will sport an Indigenous logo on their helmets in an upcoming CFL game. Conrad Plews, a Metis artist of Cree background, designed the logo that will adorn Edmonton's helmets Aug.
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Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba

Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Seven people have been injured in a bicycle race at the World Police Fire Games at a provincial park northeast of Winnipeg.
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