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Former federal Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

Former federal Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan has again called for an inquiry into Canada's safe sport crisis. Duncan spoke before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage on Thursday, making seven recommendations on the scope of a potential inquiry.
Canadians dispatch India to open World Cup of Darts on a winning note

Canadians dispatch India to open World Cup of Darts on a winning note

FRANKFURT — Canada defeated India 4-2 in its opening match Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($760,720) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. Canada is represented at the 40-country tournament by Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell.
B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

SURREY, B.C. — The B.C. Lions are looking for their offence to continue its hot streak as they take on the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The Lions opened the season with a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders, with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.
Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

REGINA — Some questionable play-calling at the end of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season-opening win at Edmonton put the game — and their starting quarterback — in jeopardy.
Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Red Bull's Max Verstappen is so far ahead of the pack in the Formula One standings he recently expressed a desire for more competition. But whether that happens or not won’t affect his ambition to win.
Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a strong pitching performance by Tyler Wells.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic drop second-round matches at Libema Open

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Milos Raonic lost their second-round matches Thursday at the Libema Open. Andreescu was eliminated after dropping a 7-6 (6), 6-3 decision to Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova.
Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

CALGARY — Jarome Iginla is back with the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday the Hall of Fame winger has been named special adviser to rookie general manager and former teammate Craig Conroy.
'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

NEW YORK (AP) — Chances are you won’t find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social media if LeBron James is indeed the GOAT, nor will you find him waiting hours outside of hotels, hoping to get an autograph or selfie from the basketball legend — b
Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

QUEBEC — The Quebec Remparts have started to rebuild after this week's departures of head coach and general manager Patrick Roy and president Jacques Tanguay.
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