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Countdown On: Opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics now just a month away

Countdown On: Opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics now just a month away

The buildup to the Tokyo Olympics — with a one-year postponement among the many challenges on a very long list — has felt more like a marathon than perhaps any Summer Games before it.
Canadian Bianca Andreescu ousted in second round of Wimbledon tune-up

Canadian Bianca Andreescu ousted in second round of Wimbledon tune-up

EASTBOURNE, United Kingdom — Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the Viking International after suffering a second-round loss on Wednesday. The third-seeded Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.
Canadian men end Volleyball Nations League campaign with 3-2 upset over Serbia

Canadian men end Volleyball Nations League campaign with 3-2 upset over Serbia

RIMINI, Italy — Canada's men's team rebounded from a two-set deficit and upset Serbia 3-2 Wednesday in its final game at Volleyball Nations League.
Canadiens dominate Golden Knights 4-1 in Vegas, take 3-2 lead in Cup semifinal series

Canadiens dominate Golden Knights 4-1 in Vegas, take 3-2 lead in Cup semifinal series

LAS VEGAS — The Montreal Canadiens left something behind Tuesday in Las Vegas that you don't often see in the city they call the Entertainment Capital of the World: a disappointed audience.
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash

Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games

Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer interest in the summer games. U.S.
Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins

Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled on consecutive pitches to break a ninth-inning tie, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Tuesday night.
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020

Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020

LONDON (AP) — At least England now knows it can rely on Raheem Sterling for goals. The scoring touch missing at his last three tournaments has been rediscovered on home territory, and it gave his team first place in its group.
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA and the franchise's worst record in nearly 30 years. It paid off. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, grabbing the No.
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

OTTAWA — Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law.
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