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CF Montreal's eight-game unbeaten run snapped with 1-0 loss to Red Bulls

CF Montreal's eight-game unbeaten run snapped with 1-0 loss to Red Bulls

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s unbeaten run ended at eight games on Wednesday night after a 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls at Stade Saputo. Lewis Morgan scored the lone goal of the match right before halftime for New York (13-8-8).
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B.C. Lions acquire veteran quarterback Adams from Montreal Alouettes

B.C. Lions acquire veteran quarterback Adams from Montreal Alouettes

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions acquired veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. from the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday for a 2023 first-round draft pick. Adams fills a need for B.C. (8-2).
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Report states sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues

Report states sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues

TORONTO — Sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues over the first three months of operation but that's still much lower than comparable American gaming jurisdictions. According to Dave Briggs, a managing editor with PlayCanada.
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Canadians eliminated from men's volleyball world championships with loss to Turkey

Canadians eliminated from men's volleyball world championships with loss to Turkey

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Canada's men's volleyball team has been eliminated from the world championships after a 3-0 loss to Turkey on Wednesday.
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Finally a sense of normalcy for Canadian figure skaters after COVID-plagued seasons

Finally a sense of normalcy for Canadian figure skaters after COVID-plagued seasons

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier had competed under a COVID-19 cloud for the better part of two seasons — from worrying about getting sick, to competing in front of no fans, to not being able to compete at all.
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Toronto Raptors sign forward Josh Jackson, the fourth pick of 2017 NBA draft

Toronto Raptors sign forward Josh Jackson, the fourth pick of 2017 NBA draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Josh Jackson. The six-foot-eight, 207-pound native of San Diego averaged 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 16.3 minutes in 51 games (three starts) last season with Detroit and Sacramento.
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Canadian Chris Johnston just misses earning second career Elite Series win

Canadian Chris Johnston just misses earning second career Elite Series win

It was a gut-wrenching end to the '22 Elite Series season for Canadian Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., angler just missed earning his second career win Monday.
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Coach says Canadian women are on the rise ahead of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Coach says Canadian women are on the rise ahead of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named his 32-woman roster for the Rugby World Cup this fall, a team he expects will show improvements each time out at the 12-country tournament in New Zealand.
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Rourke, McManis, Rhymes named CFL top performers for month of August

Rourke, McManis, Rhymes named CFL top performers for month of August

TORONTO — B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke, Toronto linebacker Wynton McManis and Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes are the CFL's top performers for August. Rourke completed 95 of his 120 pass attempts (79.
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Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has positive COVID-19 test

Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has positive COVID-19 test

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday head coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19. The CFL team said Dickenson is currently quarantining as per CFL policy. Dickenson is expected to return to the team Saturday.
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