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Thunder guard Josh Giddey being investigated by police on alleged relationship with underage girl

The Newport Beach, California, Police Department said Wednesday that its detectives are conducting an investigation into an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.

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Calgary Flames on the upswing after a rough start to NHL season

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are trending upwards after a terrible start. Just past the quarter pole of the NHL's regular season, the Flames went from a 2-6-1 October to 7-4-2 with a game remaining in November.

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Canucks GM says Beauvillier trade creates 'flexibility' moving forward

VANCOUVER — Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as it enjoys a hot start to the season.

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Golf Canada introduces collegiate tournament, first NCAA Division I event in Canada

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Golf Canada announced the creation of the Canadian Collegiate Invitational tournament on Wednesday. The event will be held at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 15-17, 2024.

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Bombers GM Walters expects tricky off-season, with OC Pierce possibly on the move

WINNIPEG — Kyle Walters doesn’t need a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. The newly extended Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager told reporters Wednesday he expects a challenging off-season putting the pieces together for next year’s CFL roster.

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Alouettes GM Maciocia: No. 1 priority is to identify the team's core — and keep it

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia’s off-season outlook compared to last year has flipped on its head.

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Dawson's request to change Expos cap on Hall plaque 'shot in the gut'

Andre Dawson's desire to have the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from a Montreal Expos logo to a Chicago Cubs one was a "shot in the gut" for Perry Giannias.

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Players' group gets results in Grand Slam talks as curling PA future appears cloudy

A member of the players' group that worked with Grand Slam organizers to address athlete concerns on the circuit is hopeful the interaction will lead to a stronger relationship between the two sides in the future.

Nov 29, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Wagner out as Blue Jays radio voice after Sportsnet declines to renew contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will have a new radio voice next season after rights-holder Sportsnet elected not to renew the contract of broadcaster Ben Wagner. The network confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

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Lions, Redblacks to play regular-season CFL game in Victoria next season

VICTORIA — The B.C. Lions will host the Ottawa Redblacks in a regular-season CFL game in Victoria next season. The game, dubbed "Touchdown Pacific" by the league, will be played Saturday Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park.

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