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Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a singles date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday.
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Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1

Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1

NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer celebrated his 34th birthday with his 57th career leadoff homer, Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

VANCOUVER — The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convinced there will be quality tennis on display in Vanco
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Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract

Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey League.
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Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith.
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Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain

Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain

Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazquez knows firsthand.
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Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto.
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Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

TORONTO — Gavin Ziv's journey at Tennis Canada started when he was a ballkid in 1987. It set him on a path that has led him to the top job at the national sport organization.
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Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

TORONTO — T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night.
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Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10).
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