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Andreescu through to semifinals at Libema Open with win over Osaka

Andreescu through to semifinals at Libema Open with win over Osaka

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Canada's Bianca Andreescu continued her comeback from injury with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) win over former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan in quarterfinal action Friday at the Libema Open.
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CF Montreal adds reinforcements for meeting with red-hot Real Salt Lake

CF Montreal adds reinforcements for meeting with red-hot Real Salt Lake

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s bye week gave head coach Laurent Courtois a chance to step back, assess his team and chart a plan for the rest of the season as the Major League Soccer midway mark approaches.
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NFL veteran Christian Covington a 'perfect addition' to B.C. Lions roster

NFL veteran Christian Covington a 'perfect addition' to B.C. Lions roster

VANCOUVER — Christian Covington probably could have finagled his way out of making an appearance in the B.C. Lions’ rookie talent show. After all, he isn’t exactly new to professional football.
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Veteran cornerback Jamal Peters resumes practising with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Veteran cornerback Jamal Peters resumes practising with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Jamal Peters could return just in time to face the buzz saw that is Shawn Bane Jr. The veteran cornerback resumed practising this week with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Independent study makes recommendations to improve Canada Soccer governance

Independent study makes recommendations to improve Canada Soccer governance

A review of Canada Soccer's governance recommends that the governing body modernize its bylaws, make changes to its board structure, improve its communication and transparency, and improve athlete involvement.
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Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite

Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps is back with the team after being treated for a cougar bite in a B.C. provincial park. Rugby Canada confirmed the attack and said the 25-year-old from Lindsay, Ont.
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Vancouver Whitecaps won't underestimate struggling New England Revolution

Vancouver Whitecaps won't underestimate struggling New England Revolution

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know Major League Soccer's standings can be deceiving. Just because a team sits at the bottom of the table doesn't mean it's going to be an easy opponent.
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Olympic dreams all but over for Canadian women's volleyball team after loss to Dutch

Olympic dreams all but over for Canadian women's volleyball team after loss to Dutch

FUKUOKA — The Canadian women's volleyball team had their Olympic dreams all but ended Friday with a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in Volleyball Nations League action. Set scores were 26-24, 25-16 and 25-23 as the Dutch opened up a 22.
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Canadian women climb one spot to No. 8 in latest FIFA women's world rankings

Canadian women climb one spot to No. 8 in latest FIFA women's world rankings

Canada has moved up one spot to No. 8 in the latest FIFA women's world rankings. Spain remains No. 1 while France moves into a career-high second place at the expense of England. Germany climbs one rung to No. 4, dropping the U.S. to No. 5.
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Star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in top form for the Florida Panthers

Star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in top form for the Florida Panthers

EDMONTON — Sergei Bobrovsky’s dressing-room stall is a shrine. A gold crucifix hangs from a chain. Next to it is a royal blue Orthodox prayer tassel. And the Florida goaltender's play has been nothing short of divine in the Stanley Cup final.
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