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Quarterback Dru Brown to make Ottawa debut versus his former team

Quarterback Dru Brown to make Ottawa debut versus his former team

For three years, Dru Brown practised against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. On Thursday night, he'll face the unit for real. Brown will make his Ottawa debut when the club opens its 2024 season hosting Winnipeg (0-1) at TD Place.
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Sunohara, Chan, Nestor among 2024 inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

CALGARY — Hockey player Vicky Sunohara, figure skater Patrick Chan and tennis player Daniel Nestor were among the athletes unveiled Wednesday for induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year.
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Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials. Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.
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CEBL roundup: Alliance trump BlackJacks with offensive outburst

CEBL roundup: Alliance trump BlackJacks with offensive outburst

OTTAWA — The Montreal Alliance will host CEBL's Championship Weekend this year. And on Tuesday night they looked more like a team that could do some damage during the Canadian Elite Basketball League's August showcase.
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Kikuchi, four Blue Jays relievers combine to blank Brewers 3-0

Kikuchi, four Blue Jays relievers combine to blank Brewers 3-0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi and four Toronto Blue Jays relievers combined to shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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Strong field assembled for Saturday's $1M North America Cup at Woodbine

Strong field assembled for Saturday's $1M North America Cup at Woodbine

MILTON, Ont. — One of the strongest fields ever assembled for the Pepsi North America Cup is now slotted in for Saturday's $1 million race at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.
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Draisaitl avoids suspension, Barkov might play in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Draisaitl avoids suspension, Barkov might play in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl is eligible to play for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday night after avoiding a possible suspension. Time will tell on two other key players in the series.
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Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021-22 and 2022-23).
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Toronto Argonauts release veteran defensive linemen Oakman, Marion

Toronto Argonauts release veteran defensive linemen Oakman, Marion

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts released defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion on Tuesday. The six-foot-nine, 287-pound Oakman was in fourth season with Toronto but didn't play in the club's season-opening 35-27 home win over the B.C.
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