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Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals with win over Kostyuk, Ruse

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals with win over Kostyuk, Ruse

LONDON — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Teammates, fellow goalkeepers rally around Toronto FC's Gavran after freakish goal

Teammates, fellow goalkeepers rally around Toronto FC's Gavran after freakish goal

TORONTO — The goalkeeping fraternity and Luka Gavran's teammates were quick to offer support when the young Toronto FC 'keeper conceded a freakish goal in a 2-1 loss June 20 at Atlanta United. Gavran, deputizing for No.
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Herdman sees Forge as a stiff test, hopes for reinforcements for cup return leg

Herdman sees Forge as a stiff test, hopes for reinforcements for cup return leg

Coach John Herdman welcomes the six-week interval between the two legs of Toronto FC's Canadian Championship semifinal against Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC.
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Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

HALIFAX — For Zachary Shaffelburg, watching his younger brother Jacob emerge as a shining star during team Canada’s first-ever appearance at the Copa America soccer tournament feels like an “achievement for the whole family.” From Port Williams, N.S.
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Professional football players see parallels between their sport and tech investment

Professional football players see parallels between their sport and tech investment

TORONTO — Henoc Muamba didn't have much use for his degree in information systems over the course of his 12-year CFL career. Now that he's retired from playing, he's finally getting to put his education to use.
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B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. tops CFL honour roll for second straight week

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. tops CFL honour roll for second straight week

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is the top-rated offensive player on the CFL's honour roll for a second straight week. He earned a player grade of 93.6 to lead the Week 5 list announced Tuesday. Adams was 26-of-36 passing (72.
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Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

CALGARY — A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event. "Medical attention was immediately provided.
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Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

VANCOUVER — Pacific FC has been here before. Heading into the Canadian Championship semifinal, the Canadian Premier League club is the underdog, set to take on Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps in a two-game series starting in Langford, B.C.
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Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

CALGARY — The Rivalry Series between the Canadian and American women's hockey teams will return in 2024-25, with Atlantic Canada hosting the final two games. Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announced the schedule for the five-game series Tuesday.
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Jannik Sinner loses to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon after getting treatment from a trainer

Jannik Sinner loses to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon after getting treatment from a trainer

LONDON (AP) — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner was treated by a trainer and left the court during the third set, seemingly surged in the fourth and then faltered again in the fifth, eventually losing to Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 in the
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