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Canada's Auger-Aliassime to open against a qualifier at National Bank Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime to open against a qualifier at National Bank Open

TORONTO — A field stacked with most of the ATP Tour's top young stars — anchored by top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz — has National Bank Open tournament director Karl Hale feeling bullish about the 2023 edition of the event.
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Henley leads Wyndham again, Svensson on his heels

Henley leads Wyndham again, Svensson on his heels

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Russell Henley remained in a familiar spot with a 4-under 66 on Friday that gave him the lead at the Wyndham Championship for the fifth time in the last 10 rounds, just not the round that counts toward winning.
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Catton powers Canadians past United States 7-2 in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal

Catton powers Canadians past United States 7-2 in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal

TRENČÍN, Slovakia — Berkly Catton scored twice and added an assist as Canada's under-18 men's team routed the United States 7-2 on Friday in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Canada will face Czechia in Saturday's (11 a.m. ET) final.
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Canadian cyclists pedal to medals at UCI worlds

Canadian cyclists pedal to medals at UCI worlds

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canada's national cycling team earned its first medals at the UCI Cycling World Championships on Friday, including three medals in the Gran Fondo.
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Hinako Shibuno maintains 2-shot lead after second round of the Women’s Scottish Open

Hinako Shibuno maintains 2-shot lead after second round of the Women’s Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Hinako Shibuno birdied the final hole Friday to maintain a two-shot lead at the Women's Scottish Open after a 4-under 68 in the second round.
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Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C., wins Canadian women's amateur golf championship

Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C., wins Canadian women's amateur golf championship

HALIFAX — Lauren Kim shot a final-round 2-under 71 on Friday to win the 109th Canadian women’s amateur golf championship. The native of Surrey, B.C.
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Toronto FC signs forward German forward Prince Owusu through 2024

Toronto FC signs forward German forward Prince Owusu through 2024

TORONTO — German forward Prince Owusu signed with Toronto FC through 2024 with an option for 2025 on Friday. He will be added to the club's roster pending his Canadian work permit, medicals, and receipt of the international transfer certificate.
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Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension, AP source says

Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension, AP source says

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Friday.
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Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski bounced from Citi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski bounced from Citi Open

WASHINGTON — Canadians Leylah Annie Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski have both been eliminated from the Citi Open. Fernandez lost to Greece's Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-2 in the Round of 16 of the women's singles tournament on Friday.
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Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Jack Adams winner Bob Murdoch dies age 76

Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Jack Adams winner Bob Murdoch dies age 76

Bob Murdoch, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a former NHL defenceman has died at the age of 76. The NHL Alumni Association announced his passing on Friday.
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