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OLYMPICS
Olympic roundup: Fillier fuels attack in 12-1 win over Swiss
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Canada's women's hockey team and moguls star Mikael Kingsbury shone on the first day of competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics, while Canada's mixed doubles curling team of John Morris and Rachel Homan stumbled a bit at the Ice Cube. 600 words. Moved. PHOTO.
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SOCCER
Canadian men on verge of World Cup
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UNDATED — Four years into his tenure as coach of the Canadian men's soccer team, John Herdman is now one win away from taking Canada to the World Cup — ending a 36-year absence from the world showcase. A tie in Costa Rica on March 23 would also do it if Panama fails to win that day. Still Herdman says he has work to do. But after a frenetic three-game, seven-day trek through three countries, he plans some shut-eye first. 700 words. By Neil Davidson. PHOTO. Expected by 4 p.m. ET.
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Bayern says Davies fine but "bored" during recovery
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Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann says Canadian star Alphonso Davies is fine but bored as he recovers from myocarditis in the wake of a bout with COVID-19. The subject of Davies' health was the first question Thursday at Nagelsmann's news conference ahead of Saturday's home game against RB Leipzig, Nagelsmann's former team. "Alphonso Davies is fine. I spoke with him last week," Nagelsmann said through an interpreter. "Of course he's a bit bored because he's not allowed to do anything at all. Generally speaking that's not very good for a high-performance athlete. 500 words. By Neil Davidson. MOVED.. PHOTO
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CPL's fourth season to run April 7 through Oct. 29
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The Canadian Premier League will kick off its fourth season on April 7 with the championship game scheduled for Oct. 29. 175 words. ETA 2 p.m.
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FOOTBALL
Bombers sign RB Augustine to two-year contract
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian running back Johnny Augustine to a two-year contract extension Thursday. The five-foot-nine, 199-pound Augustine was scheduled to become a CFL free agent Tuesday. 112 words. MOVED.
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CURLING
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UNDATED _ Thursday’s final day of round-robin play as four teams battling for the final two playoff spots at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. 800 words. By Jim Morris. PHOTOS.
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COMING LATER
NBA: Toronto Raptors host Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m. (CP - Steven Loung)
CURLING: Coverage of Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (CP - Jim Morris)
PGA: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am featuring Canadians: Adam Hadwin, Nick Michael Gligic, Taylor Pendrith, David Hearn. Adam Svensso, Mackenzie Hughes. (AP)
LPGA: LPGA Drive On Championship with Canadians: Brooke Henderson and Maude-Aimee Leblanc. (AP)
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2022.
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