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Jonathan Huberdeau agrees to eight-year, $84m extension with Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau agrees to eight-year, $84m extension with Flames

CALGARY — Newly-acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau has agreed to an eight-year, US$84 million extension with the Calgary Flames Thursday. The 29-year-old was a part of the July 22 deal that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.
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WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

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Huh takes big leap off bubble with career-best 61 at Wyndham

Huh takes big leap off bubble with career-best 61 at Wyndham

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Huh wasn't expecting the lowest round of his PGA Tour career Thursday in the Wyndham Championship, and he had no complaints about the score or the timing.
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Vancouver Whitecaps waive Argentine defender Erik Godoy

Vancouver Whitecaps waive Argentine defender Erik Godoy

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with defender Erik Godoy. The club announced Thursday the 28-year-old Argentine centre back has cleared waivers.
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Reactions to Brittney Griner's conviction, 9-year sentence

Reactions to Brittney Griner's conviction, 9-year sentence

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday.
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Resilient Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff push amid COVID-19 outbreak

Resilient Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff push amid COVID-19 outbreak

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps' road to the playoffs continues to be a bumpy ride. A COVID-19 outbreak has left the 'Caps (7-10-6) short-handed for Friday's crucial home matchup against the Houston Dynamo (7-12-4).
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Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament

MONTREAL (AP) — Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal on Thursday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is therefore not allowed to enter Canada.
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Golfer Doug Barron back in Calgary to defend Shaw Charity Classic title

Golfer Doug Barron back in Calgary to defend Shaw Charity Classic title

CALGARY — Back to defend his 2021 Shaw Charity Classic victory, Doug Barron is hoping a few tips from a Canadian golfing icon will help him in that quest.
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Canada wins rhythmic gymnastics gold in team event at Commonwealth Games

Canada wins rhythmic gymnastics gold in team event at Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — Canada opened rhythmic gymnastics competition at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday with a gold medal in the team event. Tatiana Cocsanova, Carmel Kallemaa and Suzanna Shahbazian combined for a score of 272.
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Redblacks look to build on first win as Stampeders come to nation's capital

Redblacks look to build on first win as Stampeders come to nation's capital

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks could be catching the Calgary Stampeders at an opportune time. Ottawa (1-6-0) is coming off its first win of the season heading into Friday's game against the Stampeders at TD Place Stadium.
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