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Goalie Dylan Garand and forward Kent Johnson headline Canada's world junior team

Goalie Dylan Garand and forward Kent Johnson headline Canada's world junior team

Goalie Dylan Garand and centre Kent Johnson headline Canada's men's world junior team announced on Monday. Hockey Canada named its full roster for the rescheduled under-20 world championship slated to begin on Aug. 9 in Edmonton.
Medvedev, Swiatek get top seeds for upcoming National Bank Open tennis tournaments

Medvedev, Swiatek get top seeds for upcoming National Bank Open tennis tournaments

TORONTO — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev has been named the top seed for the upcoming National Bank Open men's tennis tournament in Montreal, while Iga Swiatek is the top seed for the women's event in Toronto.
Ukraine paddlers to push hard at Worlds, as reminder "sport must live" despite war

Ukraine paddlers to push hard at Worlds, as reminder "sport must live" despite war

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Ukrainian paddlers at the world championships are grateful for the tranquility of the Dartmouth lakes — having temporarily left behind sirens and missiles flying overhead.
Mateo Restrepo trades one dream for another, leaving pro soccer for med school

Mateo Restrepo trades one dream for another, leaving pro soccer for med school

At 25, Mateo Restrepo has already achieved one dream by playing pro soccer. Now the HFX Wanderers FC defender is embarking on another, quitting football for medical school.
AP sources: Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games

AP sources: Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended without pay for six games Monday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar wi
National U-15, U-17 boys' basketball championships tip off Monday in Edmonton

National U-15, U-17 boys' basketball championships tip off Monday in Edmonton

EDMONTON — It has been three years since national Under-15 and Under-17 boys' basketball championships have been held, but that streak comes to an end Monday morning in the Alberta capital. Newfoundland & Labrador will tip off against B.C.
Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13

Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13

TORONTO — The Ottawa Redblacks felt like it was just a matter of time before they removed the zero from the left side of the CFL standings column.
Finau soars to Rocket Mortgage title, Pendrith ties for second

Finau soars to Rocket Mortgage title, Pendrith ties for second

DETROIT (AP) — Tony Finau has changed the conversation about him in less than a calendar year.
COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

PHOENIX (AP) — This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball's 30 general managers, who are evaluating talent, juggling financial implications and trying to figure out ways to make their teams better as Tuesday's trade deadline ap
D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

WASHINGTON (AP) — New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory. Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals during second-half stoppage time and D.C.