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Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

VANCOUVER — The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convinced there will be quality tennis on display in Vanco
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Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract

Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey League.
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Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith.
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Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain

Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain

Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazquez knows firsthand.
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Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto.
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Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

TORONTO — Gavin Ziv's journey at Tennis Canada started when he was a ballkid in 1987. It set him on a path that has led him to the top job at the national sport organization.
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Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

TORONTO — T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night.
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Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10).
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Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

TORONTO — A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions.
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Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season

Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season

Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss time last year and undergo two operations.
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