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Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic lost their second-round matches Thursday at the Libema Open. Andreescu was eliminated after dropping a 7-6 (6), 6-3 decision to Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova.
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Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

CALGARY — Jarome Iginla is back with the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday the Hall of Fame winger has been named special adviser to rookie general manager and former teammate Craig Conroy.
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'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

NEW YORK (AP) — Chances are you won’t find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social media if LeBron James is indeed the GOAT, nor will you find him waiting hours outside of hotels, hoping to get an autograph or selfie from the basketball legend — b
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Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

QUEBEC — The Quebec Remparts have started to rebuild after this week's departures of head coach and general manager Patrick Roy and president Jacques Tanguay.
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Canada rugby coach names 40-woman camp roster ahead of Pacific Four Series tests

Canada rugby coach names 40-woman camp roster ahead of Pacific Four Series tests

Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named a 40-player roster for a camp ahead of a pair of World Rugby Pacific Four Series matches in Ottawa next month. The pre-tournament camp will be held in Perth, Ont., from June 26 to July 1.
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Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Ethan Bear has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for six months.
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Canada's Sarah Mitton wins shot put gold at Diamond League competition

Canada's Sarah Mitton wins shot put gold at Diamond League competition

OSLO — Canada's Sarah Mitton won gold in women's shot put on Thursday at the Oslo Diamond League track and field meet. Mitton, from Brooklyn, N.S., sent her first shot 19.
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Canadian entrepreneur looks to revive Spanish soccer team, help it climb the ranks

Canadian entrepreneur looks to revive Spanish soccer team, help it climb the ranks

Canadian Steve Nijjar has always dreamt big. So reviving a soccer franchise in Spain is not out of character. A former goalkeeper, coach, boxer, gym owner, bodyguard, film actor and producer, Nijjar is a man of his many hats.
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Ottawa Senators sign draft pick Oskar Pettersson to three-year, entry-level contract

Ottawa Senators sign draft pick Oskar Pettersson to three-year, entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Oskar Pettersson to a three-year contract, the club announced Thursday. Terms of the entry-level deal with the 72nd pick in the 2022 NHL draft were not disclosed.
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CFL announces Touchdown Atlantic contest is officially a sellout

CFL announces Touchdown Atlantic contest is officially a sellout

TORONTO — For a second straight year, Touchdown Atlantic is a sellout. The CFL announced Thursday the Saskatchewan Roughriders-Toronto Argonauts contest slated for July 29 at Halifax's Saint Mary's University has been sold out.
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