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Paying full Bryce: Harper, Phils agree to record $330M deal

NEW YORK — It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract.

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Canadian Ben Silverman within striking distance of lead at Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Canada's Ben Silverman was tied for second after the morning wave during the first round of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. The native of Thornhill, Ont.

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CFL, CFLPA to formally begin contract negotiations March 11-12 in Toronto

The CFL and CFL Players' Association will formally begin talks on a new collective bargaining agreement March 11-12 in Toronto.

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Veteran Lions quarterback Travis Lulay announces his CFL retirement

SURREY, B.C. — Tears welled in Travis Lulay's eyes Thursday as he spoke about ending his CFL career. The veteran B.C.

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Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott to miss at least four weeks with shoulder injury

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott will miss at least four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.

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Johnston: Former CFL quarterback Manziel hasn't spoken to AAF Commanders yet

San Antonio Commanders general manager Daryl Johnston says he's spoken to American Alliance of Football chairman Tom Dundon about Johnny Manziel, but not directly to the former CFL quarterback.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk homers in spring debut

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

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Jill Officer to serve as a fifth on Chelsea Carey's team at world championship

Jill Officer wore the Canada jersey as a fifth for defending champion Jennifer Jones at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. She'll soon be sporting national colours again for Chelsea Carey's team at the world women's curling championship.

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Peter Abbandonato has No. 1 Huskies closing in on single-season win record

TORONTO — Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history.

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Canadian men face stiff Argentine test in Americas Rugby Championship

TORONTO — After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S.

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