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Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion

Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion

MONTREAL — Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.
QMJHL roundup: Roelens nets hat trick as Titan topple Wildcats 7-4

QMJHL roundup: Roelens nets hat trick as Titan topple Wildcats 7-4

BATHURST, N.B. — Captain Milo Roelens scored three times and added an assist on the winning goal as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan edged the visiting Moncton Wildcats 7-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday at Centre Regional K.C.
Allegations against Canada's Sorensen overshadow rhythm dance at worlds

Allegations against Canada's Sorensen overshadow rhythm dance at worlds

MONTREAL — The sexual assault allegations against Canadian-Danish ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen overshadowed the rhythm dance competition Friday at the world figure skating championships.
Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past injury-plagued Raptors 123-103

Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past injury-plagued Raptors 123-103

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching "NBA legends" at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. It's arguable he's on his way to becoming one himself.
Canada's Homan tops Scotland's Morrison to secure top seed at curling playdowns

Canada's Homan tops Scotland's Morrison to secure top seed at curling playdowns

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Canadian team's numbers speak for themselves at the world women's curling championship this week. A stellar 11-1 round-robin record. An overall shooting percentage of 88.4 per cent.
Kadriana and Colton Lott capture Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

Kadriana and Colton Lott capture Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

FREDERICTON — Kadriana and Colton Lott defeated Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres 7-5 on Friday to capture the gold medal at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship. The Winnipeg-based Lotts scored twice in the seventh end to take a 6-5 advantage.
Chris Johnston top Canadian after first day of US$1-million Bassmaster Classic

Chris Johnston top Canadian after first day of US$1-million Bassmaster Classic

TULSA, Okla. — Chris Johnston is the top Canadian following Friday's first round of the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. Johnston, of Peterborough, Ont., brought in a five-fish limit weighing 15 pounds two ounces on Grand Lake O the Cherokees.
Capitals' Wilson suspended 6 games for stick to the face of Leafs' Gregor

Capitals' Wilson suspended 6 games for stick to the face of Leafs' Gregor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was suspended six games Friday for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor.
'Grandpa' Cink, Hughes share lead with 3 others at Valspar Championship

'Grandpa' Cink, Hughes share lead with 3 others at Valspar Championship

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Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy stopped in Bellator title bout

Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy stopped in Bellator title bout

BELFAST, United Kingdom — Bellator featherweight champion Patricio (Pitbull) Freire stopped Canadian Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy with a flurry of blows in the third round Friday in the Bellator Champions Series. The 31-year-old from Surrey, B.C.