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Will Riley first Canadian selected in NBA Draft, traded from Jazz to Wizards

Will Riley first Canadian selected in NBA Draft, traded from Jazz to Wizards

NEW YORK — Will Riley was the first Canadian selected in this year's NBA Draft. The Kitchener, Ont., native was taken 21st overall by the Utah Jazz. Riley was then traded to the Washington Wizards for Walter Clayton Jr.
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CF Montreal remains winless at home with 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati

CF Montreal remains winless at home with 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati

MONTREAL — Prince Owusu can feel the pressure building with losses piling up at Stade Saputo. CF Montreal remains winless at home after losing 3-1 to FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer action Wednesday night.
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Pitcher Max Scherzer calls his return for the Blue Jays a good check mark

Pitcher Max Scherzer calls his return for the Blue Jays a good check mark

CLEVELAND (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer pitched five innings and gave up three runs Wednesday night in his first appearance for the Toronto Blue Jays since March. “That's a good check-mark sign,” Scherzer said.
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Toronto FC recovers from sluggish start to draw New York Red Bulls 1-1

Toronto FC recovers from sluggish start to draw New York Red Bulls 1-1

TORONTO — An ugly start prompted some harsh words from Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser at halftime Wednesday. His team responded and, thanks to a 51st-minute goal by Theo Corbeanu, Toronto rallied for a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls.
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José Ramírez hits an RBI single in 10th to give Guardians 5-4 win over Blue Jays

José Ramírez hits an RBI single in 10th to give Guardians 5-4 win over Blue Jays

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat Toronto 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second start of the season for the Blue Jays' Max Scherzer.
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Canadian men swept 3-0 by Brazil in Volleyball Nations League action

Canadian men swept 3-0 by Brazil in Volleyball Nations League action

CHICAGO — Canada's men fell 3-0 (22-25, 17-25, 17-25) to Brazil on Wednesday in Volleyball Nations League action. The Canadians held the advantage in attack points at 36-35.
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Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster

Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster

As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad.
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Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks

Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the Edmonton Elks over the years. Winnipeg (2-0) hosts Edmonton (0-2) on Thursday, having won the last 12 head-to-head matchups between the West Division rivals.
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Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg

Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn’t pick up its second victory until the sixth game.
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Edmonton Oilers deal winger Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks for fourth-round pick

Edmonton Oilers deal winger Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks for fourth-round pick

VANCOUVER — Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin believes adding Evander Kane to the lineup will make Vancouver a tougher team to play against next season.
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