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OLYMPICS
Canadian boxer fights for Olympic spot
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UNDATED - Mandy Bujold admits it's tough to train every day when she doesn't know what her boxing future holds. The 11-time Canadian champion is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a berth in the Tokyo Olympics after the Olympic qualifying tournament in Argentina was scrapped due to COVID-19. Bujold is arguing that she's being unfairly penalized for taking time off to become a mom. The IOC is selecting boxers based on world rankings from three events she was unable to compete in because of her maternity leave. 700 words, by Lori Ewing. Expected by 3 p.m. ET.
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Warner ready to return to action after becoming dad
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UNDATED - Damian Warner says becoming a dad has made him appreciate his mom even more. The Olympic decathlon bronze medallist and longtime partner Jen Cotten became parents to son Theo two months ago this week. Warner spoke with admiration for his mom Brenda who raised him alone. Warner will compete in his first decathlon in nearly two years at next month's Hypo-Meeting in Gotzis, Austria. 800 words, by Lori Ewing. Expected by 5 p.m. ET.
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BASEBALL
Blue Jays returning to Buffalo
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The Toronto Blue Jays will play home games in Buffalo, N.Y., for the second year in a row because of COVID-19 restrictions. 400 words. Will be updated
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CURLING
Einarson looks to keep win streak going
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CALGARY - Canada’s Kerri Einarson can get back to the .500 mark with a victory over Estonia on Wednesday at the world women’s curling championship. Einarson has won three straight after a rough 1-5 start in round-robin play. 600 words. PHOTOS. ETA 5 p.m.
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FOOTBALL
Football has taught Beltre the importance of being self-sufficient
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UNDATED -- Football has helped provide Frank Beltre with an education and opportunity for a professional career. But the game has also taught the CFL defensive lineman it can't always be relied on for sustenance, that ultimately it's up to players to look after their future. By Dan Ralph. 800 words. Story expected to move around 3 p.m. ET.
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HOCKEY
— Story on Montreal at Ottawa NHL game (7 p.m.)
— Story on Winnipeg at Calgary NHL game (9:30 p.m.)
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BASEBALL
— Story on Toronto at Oakland MLB game (9:40 p.m.)
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