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Connor McDavid just took home his first NHL MVP award, and now he's on the verge of becoming the league's highest-paid player. The 20-year-old is nearing an extension with the Edmonton Oilers, reportedly worth US$106 million over eight years.

TORONTO — Cyle Larin's absence from the Canadian soccer team could be a short one. Coach Octavio Zambrano said Wednesday that he plans to recall the Orlando City star striker for the knockout stage of the Gold Cup. The 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

NEW YORK — Phil Jackson wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony and wouldn't rule out dealing Kristaps Porzingis. Turns out, Jackson is the one leaving.

Free agent star power is in short supply yet again this July 1, but that doesn't mean helpful contributors and potential bargains aren't out to be found. Here are eight names to keep an eye when Canada Day rolls around: 1.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed left-wing Jacob De La Rose to a one-year, one-way contract. The 22-year-old left wing spent the majority of last season with the American Hockey League's St.

AP Source: The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul. More coming. The Canadian Press

Rugby took fly half Shane O'Leary from his native Ireland to France. Thanks to his mother's New Brunswick roots, it has brought him to Canada.

OTTAWA — A 16th team has been added to next year's Canadian men's and women's curling championships, and it will have to win its way in via a wild-card game.

LONDON — The "Big 4" of men's tennis were given the four highest seedings for this year's tournament at Wimbledon. No. 1-ranked Andy Murray, the defending champion, is the top-seeded player, followed by Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

LONDON — The Latest on Britain's 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that left 96 people dead (all times local): 12:35 p.m.