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Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women

Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women

It took two extra days to get there, thanks to a flight cancellation in Montreal, but the Canadian women's rugby team made it to South Africa for Saturday's opening rugby test against the Springbok women.
Canadian singles hopes end at Wimbledon with Mboko, Auger-Aliassime losses

Canadian singles hopes end at Wimbledon with Mboko, Auger-Aliassime losses

WIMBLEDON — Canada's singles hopes at Wimbledon ended Thursday as lucky loser Victoria Mboko and 25th-seeded Félix Auger-Aliassime were both eliminated in second-round matches.
San Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov

San Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor.
Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom's hockey heritage with him

Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom's hockey heritage with him

CALGARY — Some say he has his mother's hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first women to combine motherhood and elite hockey when she twice gave birth to children and returned to the U.S. women's team.
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women's entry list

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women's entry list

MONTREAL — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women’s field for the National Bank Open in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The world No. 1 and No.
Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation

Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to an investigation by Major League Baseball. MLB said Ortiz's paid leave will be through the end of the All-Star break on July 18.
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday.
Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals

Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday.
Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40'

Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40'

PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les McIntyre had just fallen out of his chuckwagon.
Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

MONTREAL — Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams.
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