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Flames vice-president Chris Snow suffers brain injury, not expected to recover

Flames vice-president Chris Snow suffers brain injury, not expected to recover

CALGARY — The wife of Chris Snow says the Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics suffered a "catastrophic" brain injury after going into cardiac arrest and isn't expected to recover.
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'We’ve got to take care business:' Game against depleted Argos still big for Bombers

'We’ve got to take care business:' Game against depleted Argos still big for Bombers

WINNIPEG — Adam Bighill is hoping Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans get at least one thing they want on Friday — a victory.
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Memories come rushing back for Frankie Lasagna, one year after going viral

Memories come rushing back for Frankie Lasagna, one year after going viral

TORONTO — Memories came rushing back for Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna when he looked out at the stands beyond the left-field wall at Rogers Centre.
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Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery.
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U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

TORONTO — Canada's governing body of varsity sports is changing its policies to allow students entering universities to be eligible to participate in sports and receive athletic scholarships regardless of their grades.
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Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

He's moved his team into playoff contention — barely — but Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: Hope for the future. The six-foot-one, 185-pound quarterback from Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Last season's problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool.
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All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

The All Blacks. Remember them? The Rugby World Cup's discounted three-time champions, who suffered their first ever pool loss then their first ever tournament red card? Those guys.
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Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

CALGARY — Hardwired to flee her comfort zone, speedskater Ivanie Blondin has found a new way to push her envelope.
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Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' offence has gone quiet at the worst possible time. After back-to-back shutout losses, the team will try to finally put some runs on the scoreboard and move closer to securing a playoff spot tonight against New York.
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