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Hockey Canada had reserve fund to cover abuse claims: court documents
An affidavit filed in an Ontario court case suggests Hockey Canada has maintained a fund to pay for uninsured liabilities, including sexual abuse claims.
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Camryn Rogers wins Canada’s first ever hammer throw medal in world championships
Canada‘s Camryn Rogers won a silver medal in women’s hammer throw at the world track and field championships on Sunday.
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Scott Dixon wins Honda Indy Toronto for 4th time
Scott Dixon has won the Honda Indy Toronto for a fourth time.
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Jays beat shorthanded Royals 4-2 to close series
TORONTO – Alejandro Kirk belted a two-run homer to left field in the eighth inning to push the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 win against the shorthanded Kansas City Ro…
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Blue Jays bring 2-1 series advantage over Royals into game 4
Kansas City Royals (36-55, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (49-43, third in the AL East)
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Jays get Griffin in trade with visiting Royals
TORONTO – Left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
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As Hockey Canada re-opens alleged sex assault probe, here’s what 2018 players say so far
As Hockey Canada remains under intense scrutiny over its handling of a lawsuit alleging a sexual assault involving players from the 2018 national junior team, the o…
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Hernandez and Chapman hit homers in Jays’ rout
TORONTO – Dissatisfied with his batting average over the first half of the season, Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman has been working on a minor change to his appr…
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Brittney Griner had doctor’s letter for cannabis, lawyer says
A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented the court on Friday with a doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis …
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CFL remains committed to expanding league to Atlantic Canada: commissioner
As Nova Scotia prepares to host its first-ever regular season CFL game, the league said it remains motivated to bring a team to Atlantic Canada.
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Hockey Canada reopening investigation into sexual assault allegations
Hockey Canada says it is in the process of making changes.
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Simone Biles mistaken for child, offered colouring book on recent flight
In a hilarious-yet-likely-frustrating case of mistaken identity, seven-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles was recently offered a colouring book on a flight after a…
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Blue Jays fire Montoyo, promote Schneider for rest of season
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday and promoted bench coach John Schneider to interim manager for the remainder of the …
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UFC fighters cry foul after boss Dana White gives YouTuber $250K birthday gift
UFC fighters are crying foul after boss Dana White gifted a YouTuber US$250,000 for his birthday but remains mum on the issue of fighter pay.
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Blue Jays reinstate Jansen from injured list
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Danny Jansen from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned fellow catcher Gabriel Moreno to Triple-A Buffalo.
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Olympic medallist Kim Glass left bloodied with swollen eye after attack in L.A.
A former Olympic volleyball player was attacked Friday in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bon…
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Edmonton Oilers Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 seasons with the NHL
A long-time veteran of the NHL, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith announced his retirement from hockey Tuesday morning.
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As N.S. gears up for first CFL regular season game, host town kicks it into high gear
This weekend, the Canadian Football League is playing a regular-season game in Nova Scotia for the first time in its history.
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Sexual violence is deeply rooted in Canadian sports, experts say. What’s the fix?
With sexual assault allegations against multiple junior hockey players at a 2018 Hockey Canada event in the spotlight, attention has been drawn to the national hock…
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Canadian Women’s National Team qualifies for 2023 FIFA World Cup
Canadian Julia Grosso scored in the 64th minute to secure a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the Canadian Women’s National Team.
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Suárez homers in 11th, Mariners top Blue Jays 5-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer off Sergio Romo in the 11th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night for …
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Mariners host the Blue Jays on home winning streak
Toronto Blue Jays (45-39, fourth in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (42-42, second in the AL West)
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Eugenio Suárez homers in 11th as Mariners top Jays
SEATTLE (AP) — It took more than 1,000 career games, but Eugenio Suárez finally got to experience the exhilaration of hitting a game-ending home run.
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Toronto Raptors sign forward D.J. Wilson
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed forward D.J. Wilson to a multi-year contract.
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Moore homers off Gurriel’s glove in Mariners’ win
SEATTLE (AP) — Dylan Moore homered — with an assist from left-fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. — and Marco Gonzales gave up two earned runs and pitched into the seventh …
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Raptors re-sign Canadian centre Chris Boucher
TORONTO – Re-signing with the Toronto Raptors was a no-brainer for Chris Boucher.
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L.A. Kings add Canadian Olympian Manon Rhéaume to front office staff
The Los Angeles Kings have hired former star goaltender Manon Rhéaume to a front-office position, furthering the recent trend of women landing high-profile jobs wit…
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Mariners begin 4-game series against the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (45-38, fourth in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (41-42, second in the AL West)
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Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract
The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract.
06 Jul 2022 | Sports -
Montreal Canadiens fans get sneak peak at potential first draft pick
The youngest Montreal Canadiens fans and their families got a closer look at the club’s potential first overall draft pick, one day before the decision is announced…
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Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A’s 2-1 to snap 6-game skid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Wednesda…
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A report card look at Blue Jays’ first half
After closing the first half of the regular season at 44-37, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves hovering near the playoff cutline as the second half of the campa…
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Fans hurt by gunfire at Jays-A’s game
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland police are investigating after fans were injured at Monday night’s game between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays by “celebratory gunfir…
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Don’t ‘forget about me’: Brittney Griner pleads with Joe Biden in letter from Russia
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return…
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Blue Jays aim to stop 4-game slide, play the Athletics
Toronto Blue Jays (44-37, third in the AL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (27-55, fifth in the AL West)
05 Jul 2022 | Sports