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Passion for volleyball still runs strong for two-time Sask. Paralympian Julie Kozun

Standing in front of thousands at the Bessborough Hotel being introduced by legendary Canadian band Trooper earlier this month, Julie Kozun has felt like a rock star lately. It’s something that’s carried over on her journey to the second Paralympics of her young athletic career. “We had a sendoff party …

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Johnny Gaudreau’s wife posts on social media for first time since his death – National

Johnny Gaudreau’s wife paid tribute to her late husband in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since the former Flames forward’s death. Meridith Gaudreau shared family photos of Gaudreau in two separate Instagram posts as she praised him for being the “best …

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Blue Jays recall Eisert, De Los Santos from minors

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 12:01 pm Updated September 1, 2024 2:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder Luis De Los Santos from Triple-A Buffalo. Both players were …

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‘Our hearts are broken’: Hockey world reacts to tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau

Condolences are pouring in after former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver just a day before the duo were to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. The brothers were riding their bicycles Thursday night near their childhood home in …

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Bighill back for Labour Day matchup – Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are expected to have their leader on defence back in the lineup for their biggest game of the season so far. Linebacker Adam Bighill practiced for the second straight day in their final session ahead of Sunday’s Labour Day Classic against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bighill missed …

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Stanley Bryant on the mend, expected to play this week for Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Winnipeg

While he didn’t practice on Tuesday, it’s still all good news surrounding offensive lineman Stanley Bryant after his health scare in last week’s game. Bryant was given intravenous fluids on the field before being taken off on a stretcher in the first quarter of their win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats …

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Travis Kelce buys stake in Canadian racehorse sharing Taylor Swift’s name

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought an ownership stake in a Canadian racehorse sharing the name of his music superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift. In a news release Tuesday, Team Valor said the three-time Super Bowl winner has acquired a “significant share” of its interest in Swift Delivery, …

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Spieker, Fajardo lead Alouettes to 21-17 comeback win over Elks – Edmonton

Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes looked out of sync with a 17-6 halftime deficit against the Edmonton Elks on Sunday night, but head coach Jason Maas wasn’t sweating it. Fajardo, wide receiver Cole Spieker and an unwavering Alouettes defence led a second-half comeback as league-leading Montreal defeated Edmonton 21-17 in nail-biting fashion for its …

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Francis leads Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Angels

TORONTO – When Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis hopped on his electric bicycle for the four-kilometre spin to Rogers Centre, he hoped for the kind of performance he put forth a few hours later. The 28-year-old enjoyed a career-best outing but lost his bid for a no-hitter when Taylor …

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Gausman helps Blue Jays sweep Angels

TORONTO – Kevin Gausman gave younger teammate Bowden Francis for inspiring the veteran’s first-rate pitching performance on Sunday. Gausman struck out 10 in seven innings while Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers to push the Blue Jays to an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels and complete …

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