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Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden has the chance to resume his breakout CFL season in time for the playoffs. The Calgary Stampeders receiver was tied for the league lead in touchdowns after Week 4 with four in the air and one on the ground.
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Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

Calgary Stampeders head to Hamilton with reinforcement at receiver

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden has the chance to resume his breakout CFL season in time for the playoffs. The Calgary Stampeders receiver was tied for the league lead in touchdowns after Week 4 with four in the air and one on the ground.
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Johnny Bear rewarding connections for their patience in six-year-old horse

Johnny Bear rewarding connections for their patience in six-year-old horse

TORONTO — It's taken Johnny Bear nearly six years to repay John Burness's faith in him. Burness and partner Danny (Bear) Dion spent over $278,000 for Johnny Bear, making him the 2012 Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society yearling sale topper.
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Quarterback Trevor Harris makes triumphant return to Ottawa Redblacks lineup

Quarterback Trevor Harris makes triumphant return to Ottawa Redblacks lineup

It was a triumphant return for Trevor Harris. After missing nearly a month with a shoulder injury, the veteran quarterback came back to rally Ottawa past the B.C. Lions 30-25 last weekend.
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Veteran Mandy Marchak ready for another rugby World Cup, this time rugby league

Veteran Mandy Marchak ready for another rugby World Cup, this time rugby league

Mandy Marchak, a hard-nosed runner who left a trail of would-be tacklers in her path playing for the Canadian rugby union team, is looking to do a bit more damage for her country — this time at the Rugby League World Cup.
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California wildfire gives Hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr a scare

California wildfire gives Hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr a scare

Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr can thank a Good Samaritan for helping him, his wife, and former NFL star Sterling Sharpe get out of danger after a close call with a wildfire this week in California.
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Veteran C.J. Miles a calming force on Raptors' young second unit

Veteran C.J. Miles a calming force on Raptors' young second unit

TORONTO — Early in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, C.J. Miles pounced on a loose ball, raced down court and finished with a behind-the-back dribble and pass to Delon Wright for a dunk. Wright could barely stifle his grin.
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Toronto Wolfpack halfback Ryan Brierley named to Scottish World Cup team

Toronto Wolfpack halfback Ryan Brierley named to Scottish World Cup team

Toronto Wolfpack halfback Ryan Brierley has been named to Scotland's team for the Rugby League World Cup. He will join fellow Wolfpack players Liam Kay (Ireland), Ryan Burroughs and Joe Eichner (U.S.
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Mike Ditka apologizes for comment on racial oppression

Mike Ditka apologizes for comment on racial oppression

CHICAGO — Mike Ditka has apologized for saying he wasn't aware any racial oppression over the last 100 years in the United States.
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Red Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeat

Red Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeat

BOSTON — John Farrell racked up a lot of wins and World Series title with the Boston Red Sox. But past success wasn't enough to save his job after consecutive early playoff exits.
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