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Veteran receiver Banks looking to add Grey Cup ring to career resume

Veteran receiver Banks looking to add Grey Cup ring to career resume

TORONTO — It's the lone accomplishment still missing from Brandon Banks' football resume. On Sunday, the veteran receiver will look to help Toronto defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final.
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Highlight-reel goal by Adriana Leon lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly

Highlight-reel goal by Adriana Leon lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly

SANTOS, Brazil — Having coached the U.S. to two Olympic gold medals and a silver at the World Cup, Pia Sundhage knows her football. And Sundhage, now in charge of the Brazil women, was quick to praise Canada after her side was beaten 2-1 Friday.
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Own goal gives Canadian men a 2-2 tie with Bahrain in World Cup warmup

Own goal gives Canadian men a 2-2 tie with Bahrain in World Cup warmup

MANAMA, Bahrain — Missing some of its top talent, Canada tied Bahrain 2-2 on a 81st-minute own goal in a World Cup warmup match Friday. After Bahrain pulled ahead in the 65th minute from the penalty spot, it paid for failing to clear the ball.
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Canada ousted by Switzerland at Billie Jean King Cup

Canada ousted by Switzerland at Billie Jean King Cup

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canada was eliminated from the Billie Jean King Cup after dropping two singles matches to Switzerland in the women's international tennis competition on Friday. Bianca Andreescu, of Mississauga, Ont.
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NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2024

NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2024

TORONTO — The World Cup of Hockey will not be returning in 2024. The NHL and NHL Players' Association said in a joint statement Friday "the current environment it is not feasible" to hold the World Cup, but did not elaborate further.
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Rose, Bombers set to make third straight West Division final appearance

Rose, Bombers set to make third straight West Division final appearance

He's a native Californian, but Winston Rose has warmed up to the idea of playing football in Canada in November. Rose and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in their third straight West Division final. The two-time defending Grey Cup champions host the B.
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Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John's, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday.
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Lenarduzzi came close in '86. Who will end Canada's World Cup drought in Qatar?

Lenarduzzi came close in '86. Who will end Canada's World Cup drought in Qatar?

Thirty-six years later, Bob Lenarduzzi still laments the scoring chance he missed at the World Cup. In 1986, the bookmakers laid long odds on Canada getting a goal in Mexico.
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Radio Waves: Back to normal for most NHL/NBA radio broadcasters — but not everyone

Radio Waves: Back to normal for most NHL/NBA radio broadcasters — but not everyone

TORONTO — Just like the teams they follow, radio broadcast crews around the NHL and NBA are essentially back to normal after a couple years of pandemic-related challenges.
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Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15

Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired — at times completely gassed. But the Carolina Panthers running back said there wasn't a chance he was going to tap on his helmet and ask to take a breather.
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