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Wrestler Eekeeluak Avalak dedicates historic Canada Games gold to his late brother

Wrestler Eekeeluak Avalak dedicates historic Canada Games gold to his late brother

THOROLD, Ont. — Eekeeluak Avalak was guaranteed to make history even before he stepped onto the mat on Thursday. The 18-year-old wrestler from Cambridge Bay won not only Nunavut's first ever medal at the Canada Summer Games, but captured gold.
Hockey Canada to hire director of sport safety to address abuse, harassment

Hockey Canada to hire director of sport safety to address abuse, harassment

Hockey Canada says it will hire a sport safety director to help develop a "maltreatment, harassment and abuse" plan for the organization.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime wins third-round match at National Bank Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime wins third-round match at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — A powerful service game gave Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime a distinct advantage in his third-round match at the National Bank Open on Thursday afternoon.
Fowler, Day make early bid in Memphis to keep season going

Fowler, Day make early bid in Memphis to keep season going

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Jason Day faced enough stress just to make sure they got into the PGA Tour's postseason. Now that they're here, they want to keep going.
Canada men's soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue

Canada men's soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue

TORONTO — The Canadian men's soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer. The players and their governing body are attempting to strike a deal in advance of the November World Cup in Qatar.
Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading east and Toussaint west

Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading east and Toussaint west

TORONTO — York United FC and Pacific have swapped midfielders, with Cedric Toussaint headed to Pacific and Matthew Baldisimo to York.
Review concludes Whitecaps' response to misconduct allegations was appropriate

Review concludes Whitecaps' response to misconduct allegations was appropriate

An independent investigation has concluded that the Vancouver Whitecaps' response to allegations of misconduct by former women's coaches Bob Birarda and Hubert Busby Jr., was serious and "appropriate.
Vegas goalie Robin Lehner to miss upcoming season

Vegas goalie Robin Lehner to miss upcoming season

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner will require hip surgery and is expected to miss the upcoming season, the team said Thursday.
Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league.
Connor McDavid says Ben Stelter will be in his thoughts after every Oilers' win

Connor McDavid says Ben Stelter will be in his thoughts after every Oilers' win

Connor McDavid says any time the Edmonton Oilers win at home, they'll think of Ben Stelter. "There's that video of him saying 'Play La Bamba, baby'" said McDavid, referring to the old Ritchie Valens song that serves as the Oilers' victory anthem.
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