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Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Laeticia Amihere led the way with 11 points and 11 rebounds as Canada thumped Venezuela 81-39 on Thursday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action.

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Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open.

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Ernie Els opens with 63 for the lead, Canada's Ames tied for second at Schwab Cup

PHOENIX (AP) — Ernie Els opened with four birdies in five holes and never really slowed until he finished with an 8-under 63 for a two-shot lead Thursday in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

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Canada's Brooke Henderson goes on a tear to take 1-shot lead on LPGA Tour

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Brooke Henderson was bothered by seeing so many low scores before she even teed off Thursday on the LPGA Tour. She just went out and putted for birdie on every hole, opening with an 8-under 62 for a one-shot lead in The Annika.

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Stakusic, Fernandez earn singles wins to send Canada to final four at BJK Cup Finals

SEVILLE, Spain — Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez earned singles victories over Poland on Thursday to give Canada a semifinal berth at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

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B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-20 loss to the 2021 champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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Losada firing 'much bigger' than missing playoffs, says CF Montreal sporting director

MONTREAL — Olivier Renard made it clear at season’s end that he wasn’t pleased with CF Montreal’s play this year. On Thursday, he decided to do something about it.

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Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas

BARRANCAS, Colombia (AP) — The father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz was released Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who kidnapped him in northern Colombia, the government announced, ending a 12-day ordeal for the family.

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Kraken's Jordan Eberle out vs. Avalanche after suffering cut on leg from skate blade

DENVER (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle will miss the game at Colorado on Thursday night after suffering a cut to his leg from a skate blade during practice.

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Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — It's been a seamless transition for Ryan Hunter. The 28-year-old North Bay, Ont., native has become one of the CFL's top offensive linemen since joining the Toronto Argonauts late last season after being released by the L.A. Chargers.

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