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Canada's Vincent races into C1 200 final at sprint canoe championships

Canada's Vincent races into C1 200 final at sprint canoe championships

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Defending world champion Katie Vincent posted the fastest qualifying time in the women’s C1 200 heats Thursday at the ICF canoe sprint and paracanoe world championships. Vincent, who was born in Mississauga, Ont.
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Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery steps up on short notice for Bellator fight

Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery steps up on short notice for Bellator fight

Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery is stepping up on short notice to face American Austin (The Gentleman) Vanderford on an Aug. 12 Bellator card. Jeffery replaces Anthony Adams on the mixed martial arts show at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Canada loses to U.S. but moves on at CONCACAF U-15 Championship in Florida

Canada loses to U.S. but moves on at CONCACAF U-15 Championship in Florida

TAMPA — Kennedy Fuller's 17th-minute goal gave the defending champion U.S. a 1-0 win over Canada and top spot in Group B at the CONCACAF Girls’ Under-15 Championship on Thursday.
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In borrowed clothes, Korda makes strong start at Muirfield

In borrowed clothes, Korda makes strong start at Muirfield

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Playing in borrowed clothes doesn't seem to bother Jessica Korda at the Women's British Open.
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Women row same distance as men for first time in 204-year-old St. John's regatta

Women row same distance as men for first time in 204-year-old St. John's regatta

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four crews of women rowers made history Thursday morning in St. John's, as they took off toward the end of a downtown lake and raced along a course traditionally reserved for men.
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Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell heads Hockey Canada review

Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell heads Hockey Canada review

Former Supreme Court of Canada judge Thomas Cromwell will lead an independent review of Hockey Canada's governance amid calls for a change of leadership of the governing body for its handling of recent allegations of sexual assault against players.
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Canada's Damian Warner "gutted" with how his quest for a world decathlon title ended

Canada's Damian Warner "gutted" with how his quest for a world decathlon title ended

TORONTO — Damian Warner would have loved to have been at Hayward Field to watch his friends complete Day 2 of the decathlon at the world championships.
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Toronto FC moves to bring Richie Laryea back into the fold after stint in England

Toronto FC moves to bring Richie Laryea back into the fold after stint in England

Toronto FC moved to strengthen its roster Thursday, finalizing a deal to bring fullback Richie Laryea back into the fold. The 27-year-old from Toronto spent three seasons in TFC colours before being sold to Nottingham Forest in January.
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Veteran Calgary Stampeders equipment manager Hopkins approaching CFL milestone

Veteran Calgary Stampeders equipment manager Hopkins approaching CFL milestone

Players and coaches might win championships but Dave Dickenson believes it's people like George Hopkins who are the glue that binds a football team. Hopkins is the Calgary Stampeders' veteran equipment manager in his 51st year with the CFL club.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Los Cabos Open quarterfinals with straight sets win

Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Los Cabos Open quarterfinals with straight sets win

LOS CABOS, Mexico — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Los Cabos Open on Wednesday. The Montreal native defeated Alex Hernandez 6-3, 7-5.
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