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Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault wins again in UFC

Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault wins again in UFC

LAS VEGAS — Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault continued his winning ways in the UFC on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over Dalcha Lungiambula on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night card.
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Canada defeats U.S. Eagles 34-21 in first leg of Rugby World Cup qualifying series

Canada defeats U.S. Eagles 34-21 in first leg of Rugby World Cup qualifying series

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Canada will take a healthy 13-point lead into the second leg of its Rugby World Cup qualifying series against the U.S. Eagles when the two teams meet next Saturday in Glendale, Colo.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders host Bombers to open important West home-and-home series

Saskatchewan Roughriders host Bombers to open important West home-and-home series

REGINA — The annual Labour Day clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is always a big deal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But during an abbreviated regular season, quarterback Cody Fajardo said it takes on added significance.
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Canada's Nate Riech earns 1,500 gold in dominant fashion in his Paralympic debut

Canada's Nate Riech earns 1,500 gold in dominant fashion in his Paralympic debut

Nate Riech was nauseous with nerves before his Paralympic debut Saturday. His right leg was feeling worse than it normally does. "Warming up I felt probably the worst I've ever felt.
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Veteran midfielder Junior Hoilett proving to be a difference-maker for Canada

Veteran midfielder Junior Hoilett proving to be a difference-maker for Canada

Junior Hoilett was 25 when he committed to play for Canada. Now 31, the attacking midfielder has become a fan favourite and important part of John Herdman's team.
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Stefan Karajovanovic scores early, Wanderers beat Forge 2-0

Stefan Karajovanovic scores early, Wanderers beat Forge 2-0

HALIFAX — Stefan Karajovanovic scored just 12 minutes into the match, and HFX Wanderers FC went on to beat Forge FC 2-0 on Friday in Canadian Premier League play. Peter Schaale doubled the lead for the Wanderers (4-6-5) in the 62nd minute.
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Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss

Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka looked over at her agent and said she wanted to tell the world what the two of them had discussed privately in an Arthur Ashe Stadium hallway after her U.S.
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Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has the biggest win of her young career, upsetting No. 3 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka in the third round of the U.S. Open. The 18-year-old from Laval, Que.
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Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes, leads Als over Redblacks

Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes, leads Als over Redblacks

OTTAWA — Two struggling teams and two struggling quarterbacks met Friday night as Vernon Adams Jr., and his Montreal Alouettes faced Matt Nichols and the host Ottawa Redblacks. Something had to give and it was no contest. Adams Jr.
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Semien, Gurriel Jr. lead Blue Jays over Athletics in wild comeback win

Semien, Gurriel Jr. lead Blue Jays over Athletics in wild comeback win

TORONTO — The Blue Jays continue to live by the home run this season as late-game bombs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Marcus Semien kept their near-death playoff hopes alive on Friday.
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