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Jays pitcher Manoah set to return from minors, manager eyes Friday start at Detroit

CHICAGO — Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah is set to return from a conditioning stint and start for the Blue Jays on Friday.

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Hockey Canada names former Curling Canada exec Katherine Henderson as president, CEO

Katherine Henderson will move from one winter sport to another later this summer, ending her seven-year run as Curling Canada chief executive officer for a new role as president and CEO of Hockey Canada.

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'The next Cale Makar': Hutson impresses Reinbacher at Canadiens development camp

BROSSARD, Que. — Canadiens fifth-overall draft pick David Reinbacher had some high praise for talented defence partner Lane Hutson at Montreal’s development camp on Tuesday.

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Marie-Philip Poulin ready for new women's pro hockey league

A woman destined to be a star player in the new North American women's professional hockey league can't wait to get started.

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Jones and Homan earn early berths at 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

OTTAWA — The field at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts grew by two more teams Tuesday as Team Jennifer Jones and Team Rachel Homan had their spots confirmed by Curling Canada. They will join defending champion Team Kerri Einarson at the Feb.

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Waiting game continues for several Canadian players at rainy Wimbledon

LONDON — Several Canadian tennis players will have to wait at least another day before playing their first-round matches at Wimbledon.

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Canada's Hadwin credits more positive outlook for Rocket Mortgage Classic success

Despite a solid FedEx Cup ranking hovering around 50th, Adam Hadwin was losing his cool on the course. For nearly six weeks the product of Abbotsford, B.C.

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Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic's staff on Tuesday. Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, James Wade and assistant coach Jim Sann will be on Toronto's front bench.

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Redblacks acquire rights to Canadian linebacker Francis from Elks

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired the rights to Canadian linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. The 30-year-old Francis was on the Elks' suspended list. The Elks signed Francis on Feb.

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Senators sign defenceman Travis Hamonic to two-year, $2.2M contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Travis Hamonic on a two-year, US$2.2-million contract. Hamonic had six goals and 15 assists in 75 games with the Senators last season. The 32-year-old from St. Malo, Man.

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