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CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director

CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday.
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Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half

Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia wasn’t expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several key absences isn't a surprise to him, either.
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Star quarterback Nathan Rourke returns to B.C. Lions after NFL stint

Star quarterback Nathan Rourke returns to B.C. Lions after NFL stint

VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke is back in Vancouver with a multi-year contract and figures to be a major part of the B.C. Lions' plans for the foreseeable future. For now, those plans also include Vernon Adams Jr.
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Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks

Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.
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My Boy Prince installed as early 7-5 favourite for King's Plate

My Boy Prince installed as early 7-5 favourite for King's Plate

TORONTO — They were 1-2 in last year's $1-million King's Plate and trainer Mark Casse anticipates another interesting battle between jockeys Patrick Husbands and Sahin Civaci on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.
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Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

EDMONTON — Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.
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York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan

York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan

TORONTO — York United FC has signed midfielder Santiago Marquez, son of legendary Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.
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Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup.
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Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers defenceman Broberg, forward Holloway

Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers defenceman Broberg, forward Holloway

ST LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway on Tuesday. The Blues have offered a two-year contract at $4.58 million a season to Broberg and a two-year contract at $2.
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Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed Canadian receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster.
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