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Uruguay club Nacional says Juan Izquierdo has died, days after collapsing during a game in Brazil

Uruguay club Nacional says Juan Izquierdo has died, days after collapsing during a game in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — Soccer player Juan Izquierdo has died days after collapsing during a game in Brazil, his Uruguayan club and South American football's governing body said Tuesday. He was 27.
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Diallo salvages a rough opening day for Canadians at U.S. Open

Diallo salvages a rough opening day for Canadians at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Four Canadians spent a New York minute at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, including two seeded players.
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Canadian Tevaughn Campbell among final cuts of NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars

Canadian Tevaughn Campbell among final cuts of NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars

Canadian Mathieu Betts is looking for a new football home. The CFL's top defensive player last season was released Tuesday by the Detroit Lions. Betts signed a one-year deal with the NFL club shortly after his contract with the B.C.
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Alouettes sign all-star wide receiver Austin Mack to four-year contract extension

Alouettes sign all-star wide receiver Austin Mack to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL — Austin Mack didn’t take long to make up his mind. After being released by the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 12, there was only one place he wanted to play outside the NFL: with the Montreal Alouettes.
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Patrick Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's Paralympic flag-bearers in Paris

Patrick Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's Paralympic flag-bearers in Paris

PARIS — Canada's flag-bearers for the Paralympic Games in Paris are a contrast of personalities. Effervescent swimmer Katarina Roxon of Kippens, N.L., and dry-witted wheelchair basketball player Patrick Anderson of Fergus, Ont.
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Canadian Gov. Gen Mary Simon to attend opening ceremonies of Paralympic Games

Canadian Gov. Gen Mary Simon to attend opening ceremonies of Paralympic Games

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General will attend Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris as part of a trip to France.
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Midfielder Niko Sigur named to Canadian men’s roster for September friendlies

Midfielder Niko Sigur named to Canadian men’s roster for September friendlies

Jesse Marsch is quickly delivering on his promise to attract dual nationals to Canada.
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Redblacks victory would clinch CFL playoff berth for defending-champion Alouettes

Redblacks victory would clinch CFL playoff berth for defending-champion Alouettes

TORONTO — They're idle, but the Montreal Alouettes could still cement a CFL playoff berth this week. Montreal (10-1) would secure an East Division post-season spot if the Ottawa Redblacks (7-2-1) defeated the B.C. Lions (5-6) on Saturday.
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'So ridiculous': Canada's air guitar world champ on letting loose with invisible axe

'So ridiculous': Canada's air guitar world champ on letting loose with invisible axe

After being named the world's top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is trying to drum up interest back home for his tongue-in-cheek craft.
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CF Montreal transfers midfielder Mathieu Choinière to Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich

CF Montreal transfers midfielder Mathieu Choinière to Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich

MONTREAL — Mathieu Choinière is heading to Europe.
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