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Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

Canadian speedskaters are relishing a bit of normalcy in an abnormal season. The 13 who travelled to Heerenveen, Netherlands, for their first international races in 10 months did so with scant training on an indoor oval.
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The Montreal Alouettes dip into CFL free agency to add five players with Quebec roots

The Montreal Alouettes dip into CFL free agency to add five players with Quebec roots

MONTREAL — It was another busy day in CFL free agency for Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia. Montreal signed five players Wednesday after reaching agreements with six Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.
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COVID-19 pandemic creating a number of challenges for Gustafson and other pro anglers

As a professional bass angler, Jeff Gustafson feels completely at home in his boat. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's also where he feels the most safe. On Thursday, the resident of Kenora, Ont.
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Veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt on the verge of her 200th cap for Canada

Veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt on the verge of her 200th cap for Canada

Sophie Schmidt recalls her introduction to the Canadian national team, feeling a mixture of fear, gratitude and awe at being there.
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NHL teams not going to private restaurants in Toronto despite Ontario green light

NHL teams not going to private restaurants in Toronto despite Ontario green light

TORONTO — While Ontario's sport minister says NHL teams could dine at certain restaurants not open to the public during the province's stay-at-home order, teams in Toronto haven't had meals outside their hotel this season.
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Super Bowl champion Buccaneers celebrate with boat parade

Super Bowl champion Buccaneers celebrate with boat parade

TAMPA, Fla. — The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their victory Wednesday with a boat parade amid continued concern over the coronavirus pandemic. The parade got started around 1 p.m. on the Hillsborough River near downtown Tampa.
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No spectators, attendance not mandatory: New rules announced for Olympic track trials

No spectators, attendance not mandatory: New rules announced for Olympic track trials

OTTAWA — The road to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will look a bit different for Canada's track and field team.
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Trio of Canadian anglers hits the road to compete on the 2021 Elite Series campaign

Canadians Jeff Gustafson and Cory and Chris Johnston are back to being road warriors. The three have all left the cold of Ontario for Florida and the start of the '21 Bassmaster Elite Series. The season-opening event begins Thursday on the St.
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Canada's Olympic, Paralympic hopefuls may get financial help for quarantine costs

Canada's Olympic, Paralympic hopefuls may get financial help for quarantine costs

OTTAWA — The federal government is considering helping Canadian athletes travelling abroad with the cost of quarantine upon return. Skiers and skaters currently competing internationally in Europe had departed Canada before the Jan.
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Canada's Bianca Andreescu loses second-round match at Australian Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu loses second-round match at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Hsieh Su-Wei beat Bianca Andreescu at her own game Wednesday at the Australian Open. The world No. 71 from Taiwan was creative, effective and in full control of their second-round match at Rod Laver Arena.
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