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Canadian QB Nathan Rourke officially returns to the New England Patriots

Canadian QB Nathan Rourke officially returns to the New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Canadian Nathan Rourke is officially back with the New England Patriots. The NFL club formally announced Rourke had signed a one-year deal Tuesday. Reports earlier this month had the former B.C.
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Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe, an Olympic gold medallist, announces retirement

Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe, an Olympic gold medallist, announces retirement

Wrestler Erica Wiebe, who won a gold medal for Canada at the 2016 Olympics, announced her retirement from competition on Wednesday.
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Canadian rugby league international Megan Pakulis off on Australian adventure

Canadian rugby league international Megan Pakulis off on Australian adventure

The Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters weren't the only winners when Australia's National Rugby League kicked off its 2024 season with a Las Vegas doubleheader earlier this month Canadian Megan Pakulis was one of four participants at a NRL combine
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'Look out for yourself': How some NHLers have taken more ownership over their careers

'Look out for yourself': How some NHLers have taken more ownership over their careers

Jack Eichel needed a change of scenery. Matthew Tkachuk felt the same. Auston Matthews, meanwhile, was happy to sign on the dotted line for the next four seasons, just not seven or eight.
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Teen defender finds way in soccer after fateful Christmas gift for CPL open tryout

Teen defender finds way in soccer after fateful Christmas gift for CPL open tryout

You could say a Christmas gift, combined with a lot of hard work, changed James Cameron's life. For Christmas 2022, Cameron's father gifted him a ticket to a Vancouver FC open tryout.
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Sebastian Szirmak's Mexican Tour win prepares him for European Challenge Tour

Sebastian Szirmak's Mexican Tour win prepares him for European Challenge Tour

Sebastian Szirmak won't be coming home to Toronto this summer for the best possible reason — he'll be playing golf in Europe.
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Returns from Tommy John surgery may seem routine. Recovery can be full of grief, angst and isolation

Returns from Tommy John surgery may seem routine. Recovery can be full of grief, angst and isolation

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — One August morning in 2022 while all alone at the Oakland Coliseum, Daulton Jefferies plopped down in the grass and wept. The pitcher cried for a good 45 minutes.
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Before Tommy John surgery became common, pitchers like Bud Black pitched through the pain

Before Tommy John surgery became common, pitchers like Bud Black pitched through the pain

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After every outing late in his career, never fail, Bud Black’s left elbow would swell. He would begin feeling the pain in his pitching arm at a certain number of throws each game, with it varying based on the circumstances.
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Mikko Rantanen's four-point night lifts Avalanche over Flames 6-2

Mikko Rantanen's four-point night lifts Avalanche over Flames 6-2

CALGARY — Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon were a deadly duo once again on Tuesday night.
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WHL roundup: Conor Geekie scores twice, Broncos defeat Raiders 4-2

WHL roundup: Conor Geekie scores twice, Broncos defeat Raiders 4-2

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Conor Geekie had two goals and two assists as the Swift Current Broncos defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 4-2 on Tuesday night in the Western Hockey League.
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