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Defending-champion Blue Bombers can become first team to clinch playoff spot with win

They've been the class of the CFL this season and so it's fitting that Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have the chance to become the first team to cement a playoff berth.

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CFL announces it has awarded Hamilton the 2023 Grey Cup championship contest

The CFL has awarded Hamilton the 2023 Grey Cup game. Hamilton will stage the 2021 contest at Tim Hortons Field on Dec. 12. The 2022 Grey Cup will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

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Canada without top two players for Billie Jean King Cup after Fernandez pulls out

MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez says she will not compete in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals, leaving Canada without its top two players heading into the women's international tennis tournament.

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Ivanovic, Pennetta, Moya among 6 nominees for tennis Hall

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Turris scores winner in shootout to lift Oilers 3-2 over Canucks in season opener

EDMONTON — Kyle Turris made the most of a rare opportunity on Wednesday night. Turris scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers started the season off with a win despite giving up a late lead, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.

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McTavish, 18, scores in NHL debut as Ducks beat Jets 4-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mason McTavish became the youngest player in Anaheim history to score a goal as the Ducks opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Oct 13, 2021 11:27 PM Read more >

Scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 2 Montreal 1 Washington 5 N.Y.

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Bankier scores hat trick to lead Blazers to 8-3 win over Royals in WHL

VICTORIA — --- Caedan Bankier had a hat trick and a pair of assists as the Kamloops Blazers remained undefeated with an 8-3 win over the Victoria Royals.

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Davies leads the way as Canada downs Panama in full-blooded World Cup qualifier

TORONTO — On a big stage before a big crowd, Canada's marquee man delivered. And how.

Oct 13, 2021 10:32 PM Read more >

Nylander, Campbell lead the way as Maple Leafs down Canadiens in opener

TORONTO — William Nylander could sense the anticipation building right from warmup. Jack Campbell described the "electric" atmosphere of the Maple Leafs' first regular-season home crowd in 19 months.

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