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Philibert-Thiboutot, Mitton claim Canada's first track and field gold at Pan Am Games

Philibert-Thiboutot, Mitton claim Canada's first track and field gold at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO — Charles Philibert-Thiboutot dived for a finish line for the first time in his career to gain a Pan American Games gold medal Thursday.
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Sova scores game-winning goal midway through third period as Otters top Spirit 6-5

Sova scores game-winning goal midway through third period as Otters top Spirit 6-5

SAGINAW, Mich. — Spencer Sova knocked in the game-winning goal at 11:40 in the third period as the Erie Otters edged the Saginaw Spirit 6-5 on Thursday night. Martin Misiak had a hat trick for Erie.
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DeBrusk, Coyle score in the shootout, leading the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

DeBrusk, Coyle score in the shootout, leading the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle scored in the shootout and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Embiid scores 28 points, 76ers beat Raptors 114-99 in first game since Harden trade

Embiid scores 28 points, 76ers beat Raptors 114-99 in first game since Harden trade

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid clips popped up on social media for a handful of blocked shots he seemed to have against Toronto. Just don't check the box score. The reigning NBA MVP had only one.
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Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them.
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Cameron Percy has blistering start and leads in Mexico with a 62

Cameron Percy has blistering start and leads in Mexico with a 62

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Cameron Percy of Australia had only one birdie over his last five holes and still matched his best score on the PGA Tour, a 10-under 62 that gave him a two-shot lead Thursday in the World Wide Technology Championship.
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Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters and slams organizers for lack of rest after early morning finish

Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters and slams organizers for lack of rest after early morning finish

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Paris Masters on Thursday in a rare scheduling protest, with the fatigued Italian criticizing organizers for failing to give him enough time to rest following an early morning finish in his previous match.
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Cellar-dwelling Toronto FC begins roster overhaul under head coach John Herdman

Cellar-dwelling Toronto FC begins roster overhaul under head coach John Herdman

Toronto FC began its roster overhaul under new coach John Herdman on Thursday, declining options of goalkeepers Greg Ranjitsingh and Tomás Romero, defender Themi Antonoglou, midfielder Víctor Vázquez and forward CJ Sapong.
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Lions not looking at past mistakes ahead of playoff tilt against Stampeders

Lions not looking at past mistakes ahead of playoff tilt against Stampeders

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions aren't looking back as they enter the Canadian Football League playoffs.
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Winnipeg's Collaros, Toronto's Kelly lead CFL Divisional All-Stars

Winnipeg's Collaros, Toronto's Kelly lead CFL Divisional All-Stars

TORONTO — Winnipeg's Zach Collaros and Toronto's Chad Kelly were named quarterbacks of the CFL's Divisional All-Star teams Thursday.
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