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Former Canadian rugby player Phil Mackenzie has 90 days to whip you into shape

Former Canadian rugby player Phil Mackenzie has 90 days to whip you into shape

TORONTO — It started when his groomsmen wanted to get in shape for his wedding. So Phil Mackenzie came up with a plan. Now the retired Canadian rugby international has made a business out of helping others shape up.
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Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran running back William Powell to CFL deal

Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran running back William Powell to CFL deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed running back William Powell to a one-year contract extension Monday. Powell was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
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Glenn first CFL player to have rights held by all nine teams after joining Esks

Glenn first CFL player to have rights held by all nine teams after joining Esks

Kevin Glenn has hit for the CFL cycle. The 17-year veteran quarterback signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on Monday. The CFL said that makes Glenn the only player in its history to have had his rights held by all nine franchises.
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Less is More: New approach helped Jays' Justin Smoak finally reach potential

Less is More: New approach helped Jays' Justin Smoak finally reach potential

VANCOUVER — Doing less wound up getting Justin Smoak a lot more.
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Blue Jays to replace and extend protective netting at Rogers Centre

Blue Jays to replace and extend protective netting at Rogers Centre

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays became the latest Major League Baseball team to announce plans to extend the protective netting at their home stadium Monday. New netting will be extended to the outfield end of each dugout at Rogers Centre.
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Lions acquire running back Rutley from Alouettes for future considerations

Lions acquire running back Rutley from Alouettes for future considerations

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions acquired running back Brandon Rutley from the Montreal Alouettes on Monday for future considerations. Rutley spent four seasons with Montreal after originally signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2012.
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Shapovalov downs Tsitsipas to advance to second round at Australian Open

Shapovalov downs Tsitsipas to advance to second round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadian Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday.
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Khan hits 53 in losing cause for Canada at ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Khan hits 53 in losing cause for Canada at ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

LINCOLN, New Zealand — Captain Arslan Khan scored 63 runs in a losing cause Monday as Canada dropped its opener at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018, beaten by 66 runs by Bangladesh.
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Toronto Argonauts sign receiver Armanti Edwards to two-year contract

Toronto Argonauts sign receiver Armanti Edwards to two-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver Armanti Edwards to a two-year contract extension Monday. Edwards was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
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North Korean orchestra, maybe joint hockey team at Olympics

North Korean orchestra, maybe joint hockey team at Olympics

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea's delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea will include a 140-member orchestra, the two sides agreed Monday, while discussions continue over fielding a joint women's hockey team.
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