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New senior assistant coach Rob Howley joins Canada rugby team on Vancouver Island

New senior assistant coach Rob Howley joins Canada rugby team on Vancouver Island

Newly appointed senior assistant coach Rob Howley has joined the Canadian men's rugby team on Vancouver Island.
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Stalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad

Stalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has done something few CFL defences have since 2014 -- ground Bo Levi Mitchell. The Calgary Stampeders star was named the quarterback of the CFL's all-decade team (2010-19) on Thursday.
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Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club

Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club

CALGARY — Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt is frustrated he's had to close his Calgary gymnastics club to curb COVID-19 while other group activities are allowed to continue.
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Flynn has studied fellow small guards Lowry, VanVleet, admires how hard they compete

Flynn has studied fellow small guards Lowry, VanVleet, admires how hard they compete

TORONTO — As the youngest of seven kids, Malachi Flynn grew up watching his older siblings play sports. His mom Kristi was always shuffling a least one sibling somewhere in the family van that seated eight.
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Net Gains: Canada's Branstine 'loves' her choice of college tennis, pro push can wait

Net Gains: Canada's Branstine 'loves' her choice of college tennis, pro push can wait

A potential tennis career on the WTA Tour remains a distinct possibility for Carson Branstine. For now the two-time Grand Slam junior champ wants to make sure she broadens her horizons. The native of Irvine, Calif.
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Canadian women to face the U.S. and teams from Europe, Asia at 2021 Rugby World Cup

Canadian women to face the U.S. and teams from Europe, Asia at 2021 Rugby World Cup

Canada was drawn in a pool with the U.S. and yet-to-be determined teams from Europe and Asia as Thursday's draw for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand ensured regional rivalries will be renewed at the women's showcase.
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Thibault and Parsons headline Golf Canada's 2021 amateur and junior squads

Thibault and Parsons headline Golf Canada's 2021 amateur and junior squads

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., and Mary Parsons of Delta, B.C., headlined Golf Canada's 2021 amateur and juniors squads on Thursday.
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New England Revolution a familiar, formidable foe for Montreal Impact

New England Revolution a familiar, formidable foe for Montreal Impact

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact know exactly what they’re up against as they begin their Major League Soccer playoff journey, and coach Thierry Henry says the path forward isn't easy.
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Riders quarterback Fajardo unsure where he'd be without Lawrence's hit on Collaros

Riders quarterback Fajardo unsure where he'd be without Lawrence's hit on Collaros

With one play, Simoni Lawrence changed the path of Cody Fajardo's CFL career. Fajardo entered the 2019 season as Saskatchewan's backup and short-yardage quarterback behind Zach Collaros.
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Saint John Sea Dogs have five games postponed after positive COVID test

Saint John Sea Dogs have five games postponed after positive COVID test

QUEBEC — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Saint John Sea Dogs have suspended in-person activities after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
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