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Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek Pospisil is aiming higher

Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek Pospisil is aiming higher

Playing pain-free tennis has Canada's Vasek Pospisil thinking about what might be possible on the ATP Tour's singles scene. A refreshed mindset and solid results have helped build his confidence too.
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Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

As the Edmonton Oilers reclaim their dressing room from the Canadian team and Rogers Place from the world junior men's hockey championship, training camp questions follow them to their digs. Camp might not be long enough to answer them.
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Former Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney shares his vision for the Los Angeles Galaxy

Former Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney shares his vision for the Los Angeles Galaxy

Returning to the club where he started his playing career, Greg Vanney recalled the challenges of the early days of the Los Angeles Galaxy during his introduction as head coach Wednesday.
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Pound thinks support would be high for making Olympians more of a vaccine priority

Pound thinks support would be high for making Olympians more of a vaccine priority

Canadian lawyer and long-standing IOC member Dick Pound said he thinks there would be strong worldwide support in making Olympians more of a priority for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Torstar takes a swing at golf by partnering with Golf Town to buy ScoreGolf magazine

Torstar takes a swing at golf by partnering with Golf Town to buy ScoreGolf magazine

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. is entering into a partnership with retailer Golf Town to acquire ScoreGolf Magazine and related content. The recently privatized owner of the Toronto Star says it has joined with Golf Town Ltd.
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Curling Canada confirms Canada Cup cancellation and finalizes mixed doubles dates

Curling Canada confirms Canada Cup cancellation and finalizes mixed doubles dates

Curling Canada has confirmed the dates for the upcoming national mixed doubles championship in the Calgary bubble and formally announced the cancellation of the Canada Cup.
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Longtime Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes re-signs with CFL club

Longtime Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes re-signs with CFL club

The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed Canadian kicker Rene Paredes. The undrafted free agent out of Montreal's Concordia University will enter his 10th season with the Stamps in 2021. The native of Pierrefonds, Que.
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Canadian John Metchie III has certainly taken long journey to NCAA championship game

Canadian John Metchie III has certainly taken long journey to NCAA championship game

It has been a long journey to the U.S. college football championship game for Canadian receiver John Metchie III. Born in Taiwan, Metchie III moved to Ghana at a young age and grew up in Brampton, Ont., before heading to the U.S.
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Vancouver Canucks sign forward prospect Carson Focht to entry-level deal

Vancouver Canucks sign forward prospect Carson Focht to entry-level deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have inked prospect Carson Focht to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old centre played 61 games for the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen last season, amassing 56 points (32 goals, 24 assists).
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American NHLers bask in junior team's glory after gold-medal win over rival Canada

American NHLers bask in junior team's glory after gold-medal win over rival Canada

Teased by a trainer after Russia was eliminated from the world junior hockey championship, Ottawa Senators forward Alex Galchenyuk ended up getting the last laugh.
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