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Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Three-time Olympic swimming medallist Mark Tewksbury says he is "very honoured" to be part of the Canadian delegation attending Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday.
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Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan , both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced
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Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

HAMILTON — Dane Evans is returning to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' lineup. Head coach Orlondo Steinauer said Thursday that Evans will dress Saturday when Hamilton (3-9) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-1).
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Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

CHENNAI, India — Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Gabriela Dabrowski and their partners are through to the doubles semifinals of the Chennai Open tennis tournament. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que.
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Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio, who has missed Toronto FC's last four games, revealed Thursday he has been dealing with what he called a "neurological dysfunction" that dates back some two months.
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Director Hubert Davis on 'Black Ice' and the untold Black hockey experience

Director Hubert Davis on 'Black Ice' and the untold Black hockey experience

TORONTO — In the new sports documentary "Black Ice," viewers learn that in 1906 hockey player Eddie Martin became the first to use a technique known as the slapshot — a back swing of the stick known for its power as it makes contact with the puck.
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Roger Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No.
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Vite scores first MLS goal, helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over L.A. Galaxy

Vite scores first MLS goal, helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over L.A. Galaxy

VANCOUVER — After a crucial win, Jake Nerwinski stood at centre field and delivered an impassioned speech to his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates Wednesday night. The 3-0 victory over the L.A.
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Peterborough one win shy of Mann Cup title after 10-5 Game 5 victory over Langley

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — The Peterborough Lakers are one win shy of a fourth consecutive Mann Cup title after earning a 10-5 victory over the Langley Thunder on Wednesday night.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 100th career home run lifts Blue Jays over Rays 5-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 100th career home run lifts Blue Jays over Rays 5-1

TORONTO — For weeks the clubhouse attendants at Rogers Centre have been teasing Vladimir Guerrero Jr., reminding him that he was one home run away from reaching 100 on his career. They can leave him alone now.
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