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Alouettes QB Davis Alexander to start vs. Redblacks with Cody Fajardo absent

Alouettes QB Davis Alexander to start vs. Redblacks with Cody Fajardo absent

MONTREAL — Davis Alexander will try to do what he’s done all season when he starts at quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes on Monday: win. Alexander starts under centre for the first time since Aug.
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Canada's Olivia Smith scores historic goal for Liverpool women at storied Anfield

Canada's Olivia Smith scores historic goal for Liverpool women at storied Anfield

LIVERPOOL — Canadian international Olivia Smith made history in a losing cause Sunday, scoring the first-ever goal for the Liverpool women at storied Anfield. The 20-year-old from Whitby, Ont.
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First Canada senior call-up a real homecoming for teenage defender Jamie Knight-Lebel

First Canada senior call-up a real homecoming for teenage defender Jamie Knight-Lebel

TORONTO — Jamie Knight-Lebel's first Canada senior call-up has proved to be a real homecoming. Knight-Lebel was five when his family moved from Montreal to England, where he now plays his club football for Crewe Alexandra on loan from Bristol City.
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Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO (AP) — Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56.
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'Big Spender' is the theme music for MLB final four as high-payroll Mets, Yankees, Dodgers reach LCS

'Big Spender' is the theme music for MLB final four as high-payroll Mets, Yankees, Dodgers reach LCS

NEW YORK (AP) — “Big Spender” is the theme music for baseball’s final four. The New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are in the League Championship Series with the sport’s top three payrolls, joined by Cleveland at No. 23.
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Return of Teravainen has been money for Blackhawks

Return of Teravainen has been money for Blackhawks

EDMONTON — Teuvo Teravainen has fitted the Chicago Blackhawks to a T in his return to the NHL club that originally drafted him.
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Canadiens getting big efforts from 'smaller' players

Canadiens getting big efforts from 'smaller' players

MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis faced years of rejection before the Tampa Bay Lightning took a chance on him and opened the door for what became a Hall of Fame career. The 5-foot-8 St.
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Under-the-microscope Mitch Marner moves into seventh Leafs' all-time scoring list

Under-the-microscope Mitch Marner moves into seventh Leafs' all-time scoring list

TORONTO — Mitch Marner's love for the Maple Leafs is no secret. A turbulent, rumour-filled off-season left the star winger's future with the team he grew up supporting in doubt.
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Beterbiev beats Bivol to become undisputed light heavyweight champion

Beterbiev beats Bivol to become undisputed light heavyweight champion

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by a points decision to become the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the division for more than 20 years.
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Jonathan Huberdeau off to strong start for Calgary Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau off to strong start for Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau did mental and physical work in the off-season in an effort to make his third season as a Calgary Flame his best one yet.
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