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Karolina Pliskova advances to second round at National Bank Open

Karolina Pliskova advances to second round at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova earned a 6-3, 6-7 (8), 6-2 win over China's Lin Zhu on Monday in women's singles opening-round play at the National Bank Open on Monday. Pliskova, the world No.
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York United's Osaze De Rosario banned for one month after positive cannabis test

York United's Osaze De Rosario banned for one month after positive cannabis test

TORONTO — York United FC striker Osaze De Rosario has been suspended for one month after testing positive for THC, a component of cannabis.
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Canada's Murray out of exhibition games leading up to FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup

Canada's Murray out of exhibition games leading up to FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup

TORONTO — Jamal Murray has been ruled out of Canada's exhibition games ahead of the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup.
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Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

MONTREAL — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has an all-time great in her corner. Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, former world No.
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England advances over Nigeria on penalty kicks despite James' red card at the Women's World Cup

England advances over Nigeria on penalty kicks despite James' red card at the Women's World Cup

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup .
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Scarborough, Calgary win CEBL conference semifinals, advance to championship weekend

Scarborough, Calgary win CEBL conference semifinals, advance to championship weekend

OTTAWA — The Scarborough Shooting Stars and Calgary Surge are packing for an exciting weekend on the West Coast. The Ottawa BlackJacks and Edmonton Stingers are packing it up for the season.
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Lauther plays hero as Riders clip Redblacks 26-24 on late 54-yard field goal

Lauther plays hero as Riders clip Redblacks 26-24 on late 54-yard field goal

REGINA — Brett Lauther capped a wild fourth quarter with a 54-yard field goal in the dying seconds to give the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 26-24 CFL victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday in Regina.
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Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023

Sunday's Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 26 Ottawa 24 --- WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Round of 16 Sweden 0 United States 0 (Sweden wins 5-4 on penalties) --- LEAGUES CUP Round of 16 Miami 4 Dallas 4 (Miami wins 5-3 on penalties) --- MLB American League Toronto 13
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AP: Coyotes agree to 1-year, $3.9 million deal with defenceman Dumba

AP: Coyotes agree to 1-year, $3.9 million deal with defenceman Dumba

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Defenceman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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O'Brien pedals to time trials silver at world championships

O'Brien pedals to time trials silver at world championships

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — A para-cycling track silver medal was added to Canada’s running tally at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships on Sunday.
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