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Canadiens sign defenceman Joel Edmundson to four-year deal

Canadiens sign defenceman Joel Edmundson to four-year deal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed new defenceman Joel Edmundson to a four-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.5 million.
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Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all

Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all

Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased. The Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.
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Have Mercy: Blowouts stir talk of mercy rule to end lopsided ballgames early

Have Mercy: Blowouts stir talk of mercy rule to end lopsided ballgames early

Blue Jays backup infielder Santiago Espinal could only offer a helpless smile as he watched DJ LeMahieu turn on his pitch and launch it over the Yankee Stadium wall.
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Lightning face adversity and Islanders in East final Game 6

Lightning face adversity and Islanders in East final Game 6

EDMONTON — Jon Cooper might have reacted differently five years ago to losing in double overtime in Tampa Bay's first chance to move on to the Stanley Cup Final, sulking with his head down and kicking the nearest soda can.
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Jays reliever Giles goes back on the injured list; Hernandez activated

Jays reliever Giles goes back on the injured list; Hernandez activated

A forgettable season for Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles all but ended Wednesday afternoon when a recurring right arm injury landed him back on the injured list.
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Ottawa Aces sign former England under-20 international Guy Armitage

Ottawa Aces sign former England under-20 international Guy Armitage

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Aces have signed Guy Armitage, a former England under-20 rugby union international centre, from the London Broncos. The 28-year-old is the younger brother of former England rugby union internationals Delon and Steffon Armitage.
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Canada's Pendrith brings big drives to challenging Winged Foot for U.S. Open

Canada's Pendrith brings big drives to challenging Winged Foot for U.S. Open

Taylor Pendrith hopes fans will watch him tee off on Thursday at Winged Foot Golf Club in the first round of the U.S. Open. Not just because it's his major debut — but because it's in the tee box where the Canadian excels.
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Scottish fullback Tony Gallacher happy to land in Toronto on loan

Scottish fullback Tony Gallacher happy to land in Toronto on loan

TORONTO — Tony Gallacher, Toronto FC's newest recruit, says he has come to Canada in search of first-team action.
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Two Mark Casse horses named early favourites for $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile

Two Mark Casse horses named early favourites for $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile

TORONTO — Mark Casse will have three chances Saturday to join a very select group. Casse — Canada's top trainer an unprecedented 11 times — will have three horses in the $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile turf race at Woodbine Racetrack.
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Toronto FC players, staff prepare for extended stay south of the border

Toronto FC players, staff prepare for extended stay south of the border

TORONTO — Coach Greg Vanney knows all too well what he is leaving behind when Toronto FC heads south of the border this week to resume Major League Soccer play. His wife and their four children.
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