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‘Grey Cup or bust:' Vernon Adams Jr. talks B.C. Lions goals after re-signing

‘Grey Cup or bust:' Vernon Adams Jr. talks B.C. Lions goals after re-signing

SURREY, B.C. — Vernon Adams Jr. is clear about his and his team's focus: the Grey Cup. Adams signed a two-year extension with the B.C. Lions on Wednesday, affirming his status as the team’s top quarterback. "It's Grey Cup or bust.
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios a student of the game

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios a student of the game

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays' player development complex to watch bullpen sessions during spring training.
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Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison

Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves, one of the most successful soccer players of his generation, was found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Thursday.
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Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024

Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024

It certainly would be fitting if Javon Leake broke the CFL single-season record for punt-return touchdowns in 2024. The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Elks as a free agent.
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Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova

Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Vondrousova blew six match points in losing 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-2. World No.
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Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup

With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well as Canada and the United States, the current edition of the Canadian under-20 men's soccer team has no shortage of pedigree.
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Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins

Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
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Canada's Clarke leads halfway through women's world skeleton championship

Canada's Clarke leads halfway through women's world skeleton championship

WINTERBERG, Germany — Canada's Hallie Clarke was the leader at the halfway point of the women's skeleton competition at the bobsled and skeleton world championships. The 19-year-old from Brighton, Ont.
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Fourteen clubs from five leagues to contest Canadian Championship soccer tournament

Fourteen clubs from five leagues to contest Canadian Championship soccer tournament

TORONTO — Fourteen clubs, including three newcomers, will take part in the 2024 Canadian Championship, a four-round competition set to kick off in April.
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Dabrowski, Routliffe move on to women's doubles semifinals in Dubai

Dabrowski, Routliffe move on to women's doubles semifinals in Dubai

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — The second-seeded team of Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe moved on to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichen
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