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Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons

Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Cam Eden to the big-league roster on Wednesday and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo. Eden hit .257 over 131 games for the Bisons this season.
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Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp

Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp

EDMONTON — Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope.
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Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor

Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor

While a successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year, interim coach Mauro Biello has already put up his hand.
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Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada

Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre.
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Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford

Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford

TORONTO — Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The Elks are 4-2 since Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract.
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Canada tops host China in Olympic women's volleyball qualifier

Canada tops host China in Olympic women's volleyball qualifier

NINGBO, China — Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday.
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Toronto Argonauts sign general manager Pinball Clemons to contract extension

Toronto Argonauts sign general manager Pinball Clemons to contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts extended the contract of general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons on Wednesday. Clemons became the club's GM in October 2019.
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Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

MADRID (AP) — Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the women's national team early Wednesday after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to immediate structural changes at the count
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Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a singles date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday.
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