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Flames sign 2024 first-round picks Parekh, Gridin to three-year entry-level contracts

Flames sign 2024 first-round picks Parekh, Gridin to three-year entry-level contracts

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed 2024 first-round draft picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin to three-year entry-level contracts. The average annual value for both contracts will be US$975,000.
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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this time against good pal Frances Tiafoe.
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Lemon-less Alouettes put undefeated record on the line versus Stampeders

Lemon-less Alouettes put undefeated record on the line versus Stampeders

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will look to remain undefeated without a key piece on their defensive line.
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Masse, Liendo among four captains named for Canadian Olympic swim team

Masse, Liendo among four captains named for Canadian Olympic swim team

Kylie Masse, Mary-Sophie Harvey, Josh Liendo and Jeremy Bagshaw have been named the four captains of Canada's Olympic swimming team.
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UEFA suspends Turkey player Merih Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024

UEFA suspends Turkey player Merih Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024

BERLIN (AP) — UEFA suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches on Friday for making a controversial gesture at the European Championship.
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Jude Bellingham avoids an immediate ban at Euro 2024 over offensive gesture but gets fined

Jude Bellingham avoids an immediate ban at Euro 2024 over offensive gesture but gets fined

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham has avoided an immediate ban after the England midfielder appeared to make an offensive gesture in his team's win over Slovakia.
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Roughriders extend win streak to four in a row to start CFL season

Roughriders extend win streak to four in a row to start CFL season

REGINA — For the first time since 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-0 to start a CFL season. The Roughriders extended their win streak under new head coach Corey Mace with a 30-23 victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday.
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Argentina into Copa America semifinals, beats Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Argentina into Copa America semifinals, beats Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France .
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Hayden Springer posts sub-60 round in John Deere Classic with eagle-birdie finish for 59

Hayden Springer posts sub-60 round in John Deere Classic with eagle-birdie finish for 59

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history Thursday to join a rapidly expanding list with an eagle-birdie finish in the John Deere Classic for a 12-under 59.
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Federal government to deliver budget money to Paris-bound athletes

Federal government to deliver budget money to Paris-bound athletes

CALGARY — The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada's athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday's announcement of $55-million infusion into the sport system.
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