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Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos' offensive line named in CFL honour roll.
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line led the way Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Bethel-Thompson earned the offensive nod with a grade of 93.0 in Edmonton's 39-36 road loss to Toronto. The veteran quarterba...
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Mitchell looks to defend title in Paris as part of Canada's Olympic cycling team
TORONTO - Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., will look to defend her Olympic sprint cycling title as part of Canada's cycling team at this summer's Paris Games. Mitchell, who won gold in the women's sprint on the last day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, was part of the 21-athlete roster announced Tuesday by...
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England tops group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia also advances after 0-0 draw
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday. The result at Cologne Stadium also saw Slovenia reach the round of 16 and Croatia was eliminated. In a game of few chances, England substitute Cole Palmer could have sealed the win i...
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RMLL hosting Senior 'C' Lacrosse Provincials in Blackfalds July 5-7
The Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League is hosting the Senior 'C' Provincials in early July at the Eagle Builders Centre.Games run from July 5-7.There are no entry fees, and there will be 50/50 and beer gardens all weekend long.The full schedule is below:--Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile ...
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Police report few arrests despite 33,000 at Oilers Stanley Cup Game7 watch party
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans didn't get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy rewards responsible and sportsmanlike play, and police say 33,000 fans packed the downtown Monday for the final game but there were only six arrests. Five were for pu...
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Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss
EDMONTON - The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all black to work. I'm in mourning," said Jamie Cessford, an Oilers fan who lives in Vancouver. "I'm definitel...
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Jays reinstate shortstop Bichette from injured list before game against Red Sox
BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and activated him before their game against the Red Sox in Boston. The Blue Jays had placed Bichette on the injured list with a right calf strain retroactive to June 15. Bichette, a two-time all-star, is batting .237 wit...
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Appeal rejected, hazing abuse class-action lawsuit against QMJHL to go ahead
MONTREAL - The Quebec Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to the authorization of a class-action lawsuit that alleges hazing abuse in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. In a decision Tuesday, Justice Sophie Lavallée said the appeal by the QMJHL, the league's 18 teams and its umbrella organization - ...
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Linebacker Beverette, Montreal Alouettes off to solid start to CFL season
It's been a disruptive start to the CFL season for Tyrice Beverette. The veteran linebacker has a team-high 17 tackles with the Montreal Alouettes (3-0). The six-foot, 203-pound Beverette also has three special-teams tackles, a sack, an interception and two forced fumbles. "That's our standard," Beverette sai...
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The Sharks acquire Jake Walman and a 2nd-round draft pick from the Red Wings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Jake Walman and a second-round pick from Detroit in exchange for future considerations. San Jose added the 53rd overall pick that was originally held by Tampa Bay and inherited the final two years of Walman's contract that carry a $3.4 million cap hit each...
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