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Raptors take San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn with 29th pick in NBA draft

Raptors take San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn with 29th pick in NBA draft

TORONTO — Malachi Flynn said there's no better NBA veterans to learn from than Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.
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COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine

COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine

CANMORE, Alta. — An outbreak of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 has occurred at the Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alta.
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Work still needs to be done to tackle racial injustice: CFL players

Work still needs to be done to tackle racial injustice: CFL players

Bryan Burnham wasn't shocked when his fellow CFL players recounted their personal stories of experiencing racism. The B.C. Lions wide receiver knows there are too many stories to be told.
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Head coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity

Head coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity

It's been a challenging first year on the job for B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Campbell became the Lions' head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head coach in franchise history.
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Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada's world junior team at age 16

Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada's world junior team at age 16

Shane Wright is well aware of the names to come before him. Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are among the 16 year olds to suit up for Canada at the world junior hockey championship.
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Milanovich reunites briefly with former assistant coaches OShea, Steinauer

Milanovich reunites briefly with former assistant coaches OShea, Steinauer

It was done virtually and for roughly 35 minutes, but the gang was back together again. Scott Milanovich, Mike O'Shea and Orlondo Steinauer opened the Grey Cup Unite coaches availability Wednesday.
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Brampton Beast, Newfoundland Growlers won't take ice for 2020-21 ECHL campaign

Brampton Beast, Newfoundland Growlers won't take ice for 2020-21 ECHL campaign

PRINCETON, N.J. — The ECHL's two Canadian teams and their four American counterparts in the league's North Division will not play during the 2020-21 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Invitations are out to 23 Canadian gamers with seven spots open for FIBA Esports Open

Invitations are out to 23 Canadian gamers with seven spots open for FIBA Esports Open

TORONTO — The invitations are out. Twenty-three NBA 2K gamers are getting a chance to represent Canada at the FIBA Esports Open next month.
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Pandemic poses preparation challenges for Canada's Tokyo-bound teams

Pandemic poses preparation challenges for Canada's Tokyo-bound teams

Getting a bunch of people together from across Canada to play sports against a bunch of people from another country is logistically complex at the best of times.
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'Champions Start Small' motto stuck with figure skater and new mom Meagan Duhamel

'Champions Start Small' motto stuck with figure skater and new mom Meagan Duhamel

Meagan Duhamel noticed a small sign by a family room door while staying with her baby daughter in a neonatal intensive care unit last fall.
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