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Online bettors set to wager on King's Plate horse race for the first time

Online bettors set to wager on King's Plate horse race for the first time

TORONTO — Ontario sports bettors will be able to place online wagers on the $1-million King's Plate.
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Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup

Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday.
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England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain

SYDNEY (AP) — England moved on to its first Women’s World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia on Wednesday, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament.
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Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets

CINCINNATI — There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open.
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Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

TORONTO — It hurt but Cavan Biggio's patience at the plate handed the Toronto Blue Jays a key win on Tuesday.
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Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

TORONTO — Jordan Romano is back on the Toronto Blue Jays' roster, and more of the team's injured players could be back on Friday.
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Zhang, Ince share junior boys lead at national golf championship

Zhang, Ince share junior boys lead at national golf championship

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Two golfers from B.C.'s Lower Mainland share the lead after two rounds of the Canadian Junior boys championship. Alex Zhang of Richmond shot a 3-under 69 on Tuesday to sit at 4-under for the tournament.
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Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

MONTREAL — Kent Hughes admits he never really intended to reacquire Jeff Petry about a year after trading him.
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Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver

Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be invited onto the black court on Sept. 22 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his last competitive match.
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Elks, CEO/president Victor Cui 'mutually part ways' during disastrous season

Elks, CEO/president Victor Cui 'mutually part ways' during disastrous season

EDMONTON — In the midst of a 13-game losing streak, and a 22-game home losing skid, the Edmonton Elks announced Tuesday that Victor Cui is out as the team’s president and chief executive officer.
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