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Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships

Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships

CALGARY — Carolina Hiller, Laurent Dubreuil, Valérie Maltais and Ted-Jan Bloemen all earned national titles on Thursday, the opening day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships. Hiller, from Prince George, B.C.
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Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

CHICAGO (AP) — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.
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City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

The deal is sealed: the NHL’s Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.
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Experts puzzled by Hockey Canada's 'minimum attire' rule in dressing rooms

Experts puzzled by Hockey Canada's 'minimum attire' rule in dressing rooms

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Gradey Dick looking to soak up knowledge in first NBA pre-season training camp

Gradey Dick looking to soak up knowledge in first NBA pre-season training camp

BURNABY, B.C. — Gradey Dick is doing his best to take it all in. The Raptors' first round pick, 13th overall, from the 2023 draft is taking part in his first pre-season camp as an NBA player in Burnaby, B.C. and looking to learn.
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Lions receiver Williams doesn't look too far ahead, but is now focused on Bombers

Lions receiver Williams doesn't look too far ahead, but is now focused on Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers now have Terry Williams' full attention. For weeks, the B.C. kick returner refused to look ahead to the club's much-anticipated rematch with Winnipeg, instead concentrating on whatever team the Lions were set to face.
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Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend

Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players.
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Toronto FC midfielder Brandon Servania sidelined with torn knee ligament

Toronto FC midfielder Brandon Servania sidelined with torn knee ligament

Toronto FC took another body blow on Thursday with news that midfielder Brandon Servania has a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Quarterback Chad Kelly draws the start for Argos in home game versus Elks

Quarterback Chad Kelly draws the start for Argos in home game versus Elks

TORONTO — Chad Kelly returns to the Toronto Argonauts' starting lineup with a new perspective. Kelly watched from the sidelines last week as Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott took the snaps in Toronto's 31-21 road loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup

Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., and Dixon, from Midland, Ont.
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