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Final four players qualify for RBC Canadian Open, Canadian Hunt misses out in playoff

Final four players qualify for RBC Canadian Open, Canadian Hunt misses out in playoff

TORONTO — Patrick Flavin finished 3-under 68 for top spot in the Monday qualifier for the RBC Canadian Open. Amateur Piercen Hunt, who was born in Calgary, Braden Thornberry, Jeffrey Kang and Brad Adamonis tied for second a shot back of Flavin.
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Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes object to non-disclosure clause in contract

Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes object to non-disclosure clause in contract

Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes fear their national federation is trying to silence them, saying a clause in their athlete agreement contradicts the principles of safe sport.
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Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Eldon Rasmussen dies at age 85

Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Eldon Rasmussen dies at age 85

Canadian driver Eldon Rasmussen, a member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame who made three starts in the Indy 500, has died. He was 85. In a release, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway said the Edmonton native died Sunday.
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Curling Canada high-performance director Peckham to begin transition to retirement

Curling Canada high-performance director Peckham to begin transition to retirement

Curling Canada will begin a review and search for new high-performance leadership this summer as longtime director Gerry Peckham begins the transition to retirement with a reduced role next season.
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Sabathia, Ethier in All-Star softball at Dodger Stadium

Sabathia, Ethier in All-Star softball at Dodger Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) — Retired pitcher CC Sabathia and outfielder Andre Ethier will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game at Dodger Stadium on July 16 along with Olympic softball gold medalists Lisa Fernandez, Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley.
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Montreal Canadiens sign Wideman to two-year contract extension

Montreal Canadiens sign Wideman to two-year contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran defenceman Chris Wideman a two-year contract extension. Wideman, 32, had four goals and 27 points in 64 games last season after signing a one-year deal on July 28, 2021.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

With apologies to NHL betting guru Cabbie Richards for trespassing on his territory, the odds of the Edmonton Oilers moving to the Stanley Cup final appear slim and none -- and slim just left town.
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Naughton, Baillargeon claim gold at Canadian squash championships

Naughton, Baillargeon claim gold at Canadian squash championships

VANCOUVER — David Baillargeon of Levis, Quebec and Hollie Naughton of Mississauga, Ont. were the big winners at the Canadian squash championships in Vancouver on Sunday.
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Squash seniors have a ball pursuing national gold

Squash seniors have a ball pursuing national gold

VANCOUVER — They weren't billed as the week's main event, and their best days on the court may be behind them, but two seniors put on a show in the men's 80-plus category at the Canadian Squash Championships at the Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver.
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Tatum gets no help, Celtics routed in Game 2 of NBA Finals

Tatum gets no help, Celtics routed in Game 2 of NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum found his scoring touch after a rare poor shooting night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but it was the rest of his Boston Celtics teammates who went missing.
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