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Boys basketball powerhouses flash offence in U-17, U-15 national championship openers

Boys basketball powerhouses flash offence in U-17, U-15 national championship openers

EDMONTON — The first Under-15 and Under-17 national boys' basketball championships in three years tipped off Monday in Edmonton, and it didn't take long to recognize a couple powerhouses in both tournaments.
Canada blanks Jamaica 5-0 to open play at CONCACAF U-15 Women's Championship

Canada blanks Jamaica 5-0 to open play at CONCACAF U-15 Women's Championship

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikolina Istocki scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-15 Championship with a 5-0 win over Jamaica on Monday.
Charron, Deguchi and McIntosh top the podium for Canada at Commonwealth Games

Charron, Deguchi and McIntosh top the podium for Canada at Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — Canadians continue to rack up medals at the Commonwealth Games. Three Canadians were golden on Monday, as part of a 13-medal performance. Maude Charron of Sainte-Luce, Que.
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.