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Canadian women to play for rugby seven bronze after loss to New Zealand

Canadian women to play for rugby seven bronze after loss to New Zealand

PARIS — Canada's women's rugby sevens team will play for bronze at the Paris Sevens after dropping a 34-7 decision to New Zealand in Saturday's semifinal.
Manziel throws for 88 yards as Ticats beat Als 30-15 in CFL pre-season finale

Manziel throws for 88 yards as Ticats beat Als 30-15 in CFL pre-season finale

MONTREAL — Johnny Manziel wasn't flawless in his second CFL pre-season game, but he did enough to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a come-from-behind victory.
Canada's Pamela Ware finally breaks through for World Cup diving bronze

Canada's Pamela Ware finally breaks through for World Cup diving bronze

WUHAN, China — Pamela Ware of Montreal won bronze in the three-metre springboard in a FINA diving World Cup on Saturday, her first major international medal since 2013. "I'm so happy about how the whole day went and yesterday," Ware said.
Fourth time's the charm: Simona Halep tops Stephens to win French Open

Fourth time's the charm: Simona Halep tops Stephens to win French Open

PARIS — Maybe all of those losses in Grand Slam finals helped Simona Halep actually win one.
Canada opens the 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament with pair of wins

Canada opens the 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament with pair of wins

BOCAUE, Philippines — Canada kicked off the FIBA 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament Saturday with a pair of victories over Mongolia and Russia.
Verstappen posts quickest lap for third straight practice at Canadian GP

Verstappen posts quickest lap for third straight practice at Canadian GP

MONTREAL — Max Verstappen of the Netherlands posted the fastest lap in the third practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday morning.
Vancouver defender Shannon Woeller savours second chance with national team

Vancouver defender Shannon Woeller savours second chance with national team

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller has played her club soccer in Norway, Iceland and Germany. But Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller says Woeller's roots always shine through. Call it the hockey mentality. "She always comes to camp with some bruises.
Osorio scores 2 goals, Toronto FC beats Union 2-0

Osorio scores 2 goals, Toronto FC beats Union 2-0

CHESTER, Pa. — Jonathan Osorio had his first career multi-goal game to help Toronto FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Friday night.
Jennings leads Lions over Blue Bombers 34-21 in final pre-season game

Jennings leads Lions over Blue Bombers 34-21 in final pre-season game

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are off to an auspicious start to their goal of the erasing any memory of last season's dismal campaign.
Golden Still: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title

Golden Still: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title

CLEVELAND — There were still a few seconds left on the clock when the Golden State Warriors stormed off their bench to begin a celebration that wasn't guaranteed. They couldn't wait any longer. They had reached their destination: dynasty.