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Jones, Gushue open Grand Slam of Curling season with wins at Elite 10

CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. — Reigning world champion Jennifer Jones and her Winnipeg-based rink beat Edmonton's Chelsea Carey 4 & 2 on Wednesday to kick off the inaugural women's competition at the Elite 10.
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Marner's four points lead Maple Leafs past Canadiens 5-3 in pre-season action

MONTREAL — If the pre-season is any indication, the Toronto Maple Leafs power play could wreak havoc this season.
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Eric Staal powers Minnesota Wild past Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in pre-season play

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal scored and added an assist as the Minnesotia Wild edged the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Wednesday night in NHL pre-season play.
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Toronto firm sues Ticketmaster over alleged "double-dip commissions"

Toronto firm sues Ticketmaster over alleged "double-dip commissions"

TORONTO — A Toronto-based law firm has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging the ticket-selling giant has been taking "double-dip commissions" on the resale market for years.
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McGuire hits first major league homer, Jays win in Gibbons' last home game

McGuire hits first major league homer, Jays win in Gibbons' last home game

TORONTO — John Gibbons wanted to end his time in Toronto on a winning note. His players made sure he got that wish.
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New faces, different mood at this season's Raptors training camp

New faces, different mood at this season's Raptors training camp

BURNABY, B.C. — Fred VanVleet stepped into the middle of a semicircle of reporters on Wednesday, his hands resting on a gaudy faux gold WWE championship belt cinched around his waist.
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Manitoba writes off Blue Bombers stadium loan, province to release new deficit

Manitoba writes off Blue Bombers stadium loan, province to release new deficit

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is writing off the second of two loan segments that helped finance a new stadium for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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John Gibbons won't return as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 2019

John Gibbons won't return as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 2019

TORONTO — John Gibbons got a chance to say goodbye Wednesday at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays made the long-expected announcement that the longtime Toronto manager would not return for the 2019 season.
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Running back Andrew Harris resumes practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Running back Andrew Harris was back practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday. Harris left Winnipeg's 31-14 win over Montreal on Friday night in the second quarter with an apparent knee injury.
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Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono working his way through a tough season

Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono working his way through a tough season

TORONTO — The last line of Toronto FC's defence, goalkeeper Alex Bono has taken a beating this year. Defending is an 11-man responsibility so there is plenty of blame to share when your team is on pace for a franchise-worst 66 goals-against.
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