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Ben Griffin still on a heater after his win on punishing course at Memorial

Ben Griffin still on a heater after his win on punishing course at Memorial

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Ben Griffin resumed the great play that brought him his first individual PGA Tour victory last week, hitting two shots in the water and still posting a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the Memorial on a course with rough as dense as a U.
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One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

LONDON — The invitation to take part in a threesome came in a text message, followed by a phone call, one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault testified Thursday. Carter Hart told a London, Ont.
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'Prove people wrong': Austin Elliott backstops Knights at Memorial Cup after WHL snub

'Prove people wrong': Austin Elliott backstops Knights at Memorial Cup after WHL snub

RIMOUSKI — Austin Elliott couldn’t have imagined suiting up for the London Knights in the Memorial Cup earlier this season. Back in October, the overage goaltender was manning the crease for a different junior team — in another league.
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Canada dispatches Panama 7-1 in opening game of CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

Canada dispatches Panama 7-1 in opening game of CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

ALAJUELA — Anabelle Chukwu scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship on Thursday with a comfortable 7-1 win over Panama.
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Canada's Diallo, Shapovalov eliminated in second round of French Open

Canada's Diallo, Shapovalov eliminated in second round of French Open

PARIS — Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Denis Shapovalov are out of the French Open after second-round losses Thursday.
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Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons.
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Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the extension Thursday. Foerster will count $3.
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Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene.
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Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona

Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, the latest soap-operatic turn in the trial that has tranfi
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Politics not a factor for Canadian athletes chasing their varsity dreams in the U.S.

Politics not a factor for Canadian athletes chasing their varsity dreams in the U.S.

Despite its challenges, the dream of going to a Division 1 school in the United States was too great for Liam Miller. The pole vaulter from Milton, Ont., who turns 19 on Saturday, is committed to Wichita State University for the 2025-26 year.
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