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Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year

Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year

HAMILTON — It didn't take Devin Veresuk long to force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' hand.
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Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.
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Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced.
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Ultramarathon one of the toughest races in North America

Ultramarathon one of the toughest races in North America

qathet runners Mark Grist and Ean Jackson cross finish line together at the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
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Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts

Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Kelly's season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another week. Toronto (1-4) listed the veteran quarterback as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Alouettes (3-2).
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Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

PORTRUSH — Four Canadians are in the field for the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. World No. 24 Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., leads the Canadian contingent, joined by No. 29 Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.
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Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the B.C. Lions offensive line earned top honours Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll.
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Hockey's beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Hockey's beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his hometown Maple Leafs.
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Major League Baseball, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break

Major League Baseball, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break

ATLANTA (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended All-St
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FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able to apply for FIFA's first ticket draw starting Sept. 10, soccer's world governing body announced Tuesday in a release.
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