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More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

OTTAWA — Hospitalizations for cycling injuries spiked during the first year of the pandemic, especially in Ontario where bike-related hospital visits jumped 42 per cent over the previous year.
Katie Vincent partners with up-and-comer Connor Fitzpatrick in mixed event at Worlds

Katie Vincent partners with up-and-comer Connor Fitzpatrick in mixed event at Worlds

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Katie Vincent is once again aiming to make Canadian canoe racing history, as she and up-and-comer Connor Fitzpatrick join forces in the mixed category at this week's world championships.
Cavalry FC transfers teenage forward Aribim Pepple to England's Luton Town

Cavalry FC transfers teenage forward Aribim Pepple to England's Luton Town

CALGARY — Cavalry FC has sold teenage forward Aribim Pepple to Luton Town, which plays in England's second tier.
QBs sweep CFL top performer awards for Week 8 with Rourke, Collaros, Evans honoured

QBs sweep CFL top performer awards for Week 8 with Rourke, Collaros, Evans honoured

TORONTO — Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named a CFL top performer of the week for the third time this season after leading B.C. to a 32-17 road win over Saskatchewan.
Twin sisters combine on goal as Canada downs Puerto Rico at CONCACAF U-15 tourney

Twin sisters combine on goal as Canada downs Puerto Rico at CONCACAF U-15 tourney

TAMPA, Fla. — Isabelle Chukwu scored with an assist from twin sister Annabelle as Canada improved to 2-0-0 at the CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Puerto Rico.
Canada captain Christine Sinclair appointed to Order of British Columbia.

Canada captain Christine Sinclair appointed to Order of British Columbia.

VICTORIA — Canada captain Christine Sinclair has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. The 39-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies to donate World Cup earnings to charity

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies to donate World Cup earnings to charity

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies says he will donate his World Cup earnings to charity. "Canada welcomed me and my family and gave us the opportunity for a better life," Davies said in a social media post Tuesday.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
Sports In Brief for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022

Sports In Brief for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022

NFL Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than a
Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer

Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer

Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was "somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.