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Columbus gamer wins 2020 eMLS Cup qualifier, advances to main bracket

Columbus gamer wins 2020 eMLS Cup qualifier, advances to main bracket

Columbus Crew pro gamer Graham (Skamzz) Ellix survived four challengers Friday to win the 14-man Last Chance Qualifier Bracket and advance to main draw of the eMLS Cup.
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Raptors scheduled to face Lakers Aug. 1 in return to action

Raptors scheduled to face Lakers Aug. 1 in return to action

TORONTO — The defending champion Toronto Raptors will resume the 2019-20 NBA season on Aug. 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors, along with the NBA, announced their revised eight-game schedule on Friday.
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Canadian Hockey League forms panel to deal with abuse after lawsuit

Canadian Hockey League forms panel to deal with abuse after lawsuit

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League says it is "deeply troubled" by abuse allegations in a class-action lawsuit filed by two of its former players and plans to form a panel to deal with any current issues.
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Fatherhood helping Als receiver Wieneke deal with uncertainty of CFL season

Fatherhood helping Als receiver Wieneke deal with uncertainty of CFL season

Fatherhood is helping Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke deal with the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 CFL regular season remains on hold due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Toronto Blue Jays still don't know where they'll play or train this season

Toronto Blue Jays still don't know where they'll play or train this season

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays remained stuck in a holding pattern Friday, awaiting word on whether they'll get the go-ahead from government officials to train and play at the Rogers Centre or be forced to shift focus to a likely homebase at the tea
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Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he can help UFC save some money with a win

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he can help UFC save some money with a win

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser looks to save the UFC some money this weekend by beating Brazil's Philipe (Monstro) Lins on a Fight Night card in Las Vegas. His rationale is simple.
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Wolfpack return to action Aug. 2 in England as Super League resumes play

Wolfpack return to action Aug. 2 in England as Super League resumes play

The Toronto Wolfpack will be back in action Aug. 2 in England, but there are more obstacles to overcome before rugby league returns to Canada this season.
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Montreal triathlon gets new October date after COVID-19 postponement

Montreal triathlon gets new October date after COVID-19 postponement

Montreal's triathlon has been rescheduled for October after being postponed earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Triathlon Series event now will be held Oct. 3-4, if all conditions are met by the end of July.
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2020 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed

2020 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed

TORONTO — The 2020 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 class will tentatively be inducted next summer with the 2021 inductees.
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Lockdown U members earn nomination for CFL's 2010-19 all-decade squad

Lockdown U members earn nomination for CFL's 2010-19 all-decade squad

For years, Ryan Phillips was the elder statesman of Lockdown U, the stingy secondary that helped the B.C. Lions win two Grey Cups. Fittingly, the unit is well represented in nominations for the CFL's all-decade (2010-19) team.
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