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Babcock complains of lack of effort as New Jersey Devils end Leafs' perfect start

Babcock complains of lack of effort as New Jersey Devils end Leafs' perfect start

TORONTO — Coach Mike Babcock warned his Leafs about the danger of the young Devils but the message apparently did not get through.
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Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthem

Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthem

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY.
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Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5

Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5

CHICAGO — Stephen Strasburg gave Washington everything he had, and it was more than enough. So much for all those questions about heart and character. Strasburg shook off an illness and pitched seven dominant innings, Michael A.
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Kyrie Irving says Boston is 'a real, live sports city'

Kyrie Irving says Boston is 'a real, live sports city'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston star Kyrie Irving has added more spice to the Celtics-Cleveland season opener.
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Lions at a loss to explain tough season as playoff chances slip away

Lions at a loss to explain tough season as playoff chances slip away

VANCOUVER — Rookie B.C. Lions linebacker Micah Awe says he has little experience to draw from as he tries to understand the dire situation currently facing the CFL club. Neither do any of his teammates.
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Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden has the chance to resume his breakout CFL season in time for the playoffs. The Calgary Stampeders receiver was tied for the league lead in touchdowns after Week 4 with four in the air and one on the ground.
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Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden has the chance to resume his breakout CFL season in time for the playoffs. The Calgary Stampeders receiver was tied for the league lead in touchdowns after Week 4 with four in the air and one on the ground.
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Johnny Bear rewarding connections for their patience in six-year-old horse

Johnny Bear rewarding connections for their patience in six-year-old horse

TORONTO — It's taken Johnny Bear nearly six years to repay John Burness's faith in him. Burness and partner Danny (Bear) Dion spent over $278,000 for Johnny Bear, making him the 2012 Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society yearling sale topper.
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Quarterback Trevor Harris makes triumphant return to Ottawa Redblacks lineup

Quarterback Trevor Harris makes triumphant return to Ottawa Redblacks lineup

It was a triumphant return for Trevor Harris. After missing nearly a month with a shoulder injury, the veteran quarterback came back to rally Ottawa past the B.C. Lions 30-25 last weekend.
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Veteran Mandy Marchak ready for another rugby World Cup, this time rugby league

Veteran Mandy Marchak ready for another rugby World Cup, this time rugby league

Mandy Marchak, a hard-nosed runner who left a trail of would-be tacklers in her path playing for the Canadian rugby union team, is looking to do a bit more damage for her country — this time at the Rugby League World Cup.
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