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Paralympic champion Aurélie Rivard still floating on a cloud after record medal haul in Tokyo
The undisputed queen of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, Aurélie Rivard mentions it right off the top: she is still floating on a cloud two weeks removed from her experi…
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Canadian Leylah Fernandez posts another upset, earns spot in U.S. Open semifinals
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez continued her remarkable run at the U.S. Open Tuesday, earning a spot in the semifinals with an upset victory over Elina Svitolina of Ukra…
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Bob Wetenhall, owner of Montreal Alouettes through 3 CFL championships, dies
Bob Wetenhall Sr., the American businessman who took over the Montreal Alouettes in 1997 and transformed the club into one of the CFL’s model franchises, has died.
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Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez advances to U.S. Open quarterfinals
Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez’s stellar run at the U.S. Open continues.
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Canada men’s soccer team draws 1-1 against U.S. in World Cup qualifier
Cyle Larin’s 62nd minute equalizer earned Canada a 1-1 draw with the United States in their CONCACAF World Cup qualifier in Nashville on Sunday.
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Canada bags 21 medals in the most unique Paralympic Games in history
The cauldron was extinguished Sunday in Tokyo to end the most unique Paralympic Games in history — and crossing the finish line on a Games fraught with uncertainty …
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Bianca Andreescu advances to 4th round at U.S. Open, defeating Belgium
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu continues to roll along at the U.S. Open.
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The Drive to 300 Yards: Breaking 90 and a Canadian Open course preview
At the end of last month’s post, I mentioned that my non-driver-related golf goal for the end of the season is to break 90.
04 Вер 2021 | Спорт -
Aurelie Rivard captures Canada’s 1st gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics
Aurelie Rivard has captured Canada’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics.
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Canada now has 4 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics as 2 athletes score silver
Canada’s Tristen Chernove raced to a silver medal in cycling’s C1 3,000 metres at the Tokyo Paralympics.
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Jimmy Hayes, former NHLer and Leafs draft pick, dies suddenly at 31
Jimmy Hayes, the former college hockey star, NHLer and Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 31, according to police in Boston.
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Tokyo Paralympics open in empty stadium, just like Olympics
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics featured the national flags of the 162 delegations represented, which included the refugee team. In addition, the flag…
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Toronto Blue Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to enter Rogers Centre
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test starting Sept.…
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Toronto Blue Jays lose 5-3 to Detroit Tigers after extra innings
TORONTO — Miguel Cabrera’s historic 500th career homer was an unwanted incident on a long list of distressing developments for the Blue Jays on Sunday.
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Soccer gold inspires Canadian women’s hockey team ahead of world championship
Canada’s women’s hockey team is bent on replicating the success of its soccer counterparts on the world stage.
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Ujiri says no plans to play anywhere but Toronto
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri says it’s time to come home.
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Forge FC draw with C.D. FAS, advance to round of 16 in Concacaf League
Forge FC have moved on to the final 16 of the Concacaf League after a 2-2 tie in the second leg of their preliminary round match with El Salvador’s C.D. FAS on Tues…
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Griner, Taurasi combine for 47 points as Mercury beat Fever
PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner had 25 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Diana Taurasi scored 22 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Phoenix …
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Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India homered and drove in five runs while Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 14-5 on Monday nigh…
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Jays outfielder Hernandez named American League player of the week
TORONTO — Teoscar Hernandez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour.
17 Сер 2021 | Спорт -
Say cheese! Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph eats poutine out of Stanley Cup
Time isn’t well spent in Montreal without ordering and devouring a poutine — but what about eating it out of the Stanley Cup?
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Riders beat Ticats 30-8, improve to 2-0
REGINA – Cody Fajardo wanted to make sure the Saskatchewan Roughriders played a full 60 minutes on Saturday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
15 Сер 2021 | Спорт -
Unravelling stereotypes: The hidden habits of elite athletes
NHL enforcer Georges Laraque had a secret.
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The Drive to 300 Yards: Aging gracefully on the golf course
After breaking 100 for the first time in my golfing life last month, I have actually continued that streak every time I’ve played since. Consistency around the gree…
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Canada’s Bianca Andreescu eliminated from National Bank Open
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu had a few words for the woman who ended her quest to defend her National Bank Open title on Thursday.
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Raptors sign free-agent forward Sam Dekker
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have officially signed free-agent forward Sam Dekker.
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Shaw Charity Classic: Shaw donates $1M to support Alberta children’s charities
Shaw Communications announced on Monday it would be donating $1 million to Alberta-based children’s charities through the annual Shaw Charity Classic.
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International tennis returns to Canada — but with COVID-19 restrictions
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional tennis is back in Canada with the start of the 2021 National Bank Open.
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‘Toughest moment of my career’: Messi breaks down in tearful farewell to Barcelona
Lionel Messi wept on Sunday as he bade farewell to his boyhood team FC Barcelona and confirmed he was talking with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
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‘Surreal’: Canadian athletes stayed healthy, won 24 medals during 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Sporting white pants, a blue jean jacket and black ballcap, decathlon champion Damian Warner proudly waved the Maple Leaf as he entered the Olympic Stadium as Canad…
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Kelsey Mitchell wins gold for Canada in women’s track cycling sprint
Kelsey Mitchell has won another gold medal for Canada after finishing first in the women’s sprint finals in track cycling.
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Live Blog: 2020 Tokyo Olympics wrap up with closing ceremony
Staged against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and under unprecedented restrictions, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are officially coming to an end Sunday.
08 Сер 2021 | Спорт -
Damian Warner chosen as Canada’s flag-bearer for closing ceremony of Tokyo Olympics
Decathlete Damian Warner has been named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.
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German coach suspended for striking uncooperative horse at 2020 Tokyo Olympics pentathlon
A German coach at the Tokyo Olympics was suspended Saturday after being filmed hitting an uncooperative horse during the women’s modern pentathlon competition.
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Indian javelin thrower makes history with country’s 1st Olympic gold in athletics
Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin on Saturday with a best throw of 87.58 meters to claim an historic first Olympic athletics gold medal for India.
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