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The Canadian Tour season wraps up next week with the Great Waterway Classic in Gananoque, Ont., and there is a lot on the line for Victoria's Cory Renfrew.

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Yunel Escobar got a much-needed break last week when he took three days off for the birth of his child. It's made all the difference.

"Enlightenment" was the theme, physicist Stephen Hawking the guide and Olympic Stadium the venue Wednesday night as London welcomed 4,200 athletes from more than 160 nations to the 2012 Paralympic Games.

A National Hockey League lockout would obviously have a trickle-down effect onto the Western Hockey League, where some of the rich teams will only get richer.

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Kyle Turris to a $17.5-million, five-year contract extension. The 23-year-old native of Burnaby recorded 12 goals and 17 assists last season, both career highs. The deal, which is worth an average of $3.

GAME DAY: VICTORIA AT KAMLOOPS, 7 P.M. With training camp coming to an official close, Victoria Royals staff are anxious to get the show on the road, starting tonight in Kamloops against the Blazers.

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There is no new deal on the horizon in the NHL's collective bargaining talks.

Preparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters - four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old Jada - devoted her effort and energy to the U.S. Open. Family time needed to wait a tad longer.