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U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

TORONTO — Canada's governing body of varsity sports is changing its policies to allow students entering universities to be eligible to participate in sports and receive athletic scholarships regardless of their grades.
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Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

He's moved his team into playoff contention — barely — but Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: Hope for the future. The six-foot-one, 185-pound quarterback from Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Last season's problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool.
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All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

The All Blacks. Remember them? The Rugby World Cup's discounted three-time champions, who suffered their first ever pool loss then their first ever tournament red card? Those guys.
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Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

CALGARY — Hardwired to flee her comfort zone, speedskater Ivanie Blondin has found a new way to push her envelope.
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Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' offence has gone quiet at the worst possible time. After back-to-back shutout losses, the team will try to finally put some runs on the scoreboard and move closer to securing a playoff spot tonight against New York.
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B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

SURREY, B.C. — The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. The Riders took a 31-13 lead into the fourth quarter back on Aug. 20.
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Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied the Colorado Rapids 2-2 on Wednesday night. Vancouver (11-10-9) played its seventh straight away match, going 3-2-2.
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McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was having a quiet game by his standards Wednesday night, but the Edmonton Oilers captain was a factor when it mattered the most.
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Mangiapane scores shootout winner for Flames in 3-2 pre-season win over Jets

Mangiapane scores shootout winner for Flames in 3-2 pre-season win over Jets

WINNIPEG — Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf handled an escalating workload and a shootout in a 3-2 pre-season win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
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