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Drake bets big on Canada to upset Argentina in Copa America semifinals

Drake bets big on Canada to upset Argentina in Copa America semifinals

Canada's men's soccer team may be in tough against superstar Lionel Messi and top-ranked Argentina in the Copa America semifinals, but Drake is putting his money on the heavy underdogs.
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Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals with win over Kostyuk, Ruse

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals with win over Kostyuk, Ruse

LONDON — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Teammates, fellow goalkeepers rally around Toronto FC's Gavran after freakish goal

Teammates, fellow goalkeepers rally around Toronto FC's Gavran after freakish goal

TORONTO — The goalkeeping fraternity and Luka Gavran's teammates were quick to offer support when the young Toronto FC 'keeper conceded a freakish goal in a 2-1 loss June 20 at Atlanta United. Gavran, deputizing for No.
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Herdman sees Forge as a stiff test, hopes for reinforcements for cup return leg

Herdman sees Forge as a stiff test, hopes for reinforcements for cup return leg

Coach John Herdman welcomes the six-week interval between the two legs of Toronto FC's Canadian Championship semifinal against Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC.
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Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

HALIFAX — For Zachary Shaffelburg, watching his younger brother Jacob emerge as a shining star during team Canada’s first-ever appearance at the Copa America soccer tournament feels like an “achievement for the whole family.” From Port Williams, N.S.
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Professional football players see parallels between their sport and tech investment

Professional football players see parallels between their sport and tech investment

TORONTO — Henoc Muamba didn't have much use for his degree in information systems over the course of his 12-year CFL career. Now that he's retired from playing, he's finally getting to put his education to use.
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B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. tops CFL honour roll for second straight week

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. tops CFL honour roll for second straight week

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is the top-rated offensive player on the CFL's honour roll for a second straight week. He earned a player grade of 93.6 to lead the Week 5 list announced Tuesday. Adams was 26-of-36 passing (72.
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Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

CALGARY — A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event. "Medical attention was immediately provided.
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Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

VANCOUVER — Pacific FC has been here before. Heading into the Canadian Championship semifinal, the Canadian Premier League club is the underdog, set to take on Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps in a two-game series starting in Langford, B.C.
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Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

CALGARY — The Rivalry Series between the Canadian and American women's hockey teams will return in 2024-25, with Atlantic Canada hosting the final two games. Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announced the schedule for the five-game series Tuesday.
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