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Adonis Stevenson, Badou Jack plan to do it again after fighting to a draw

Adonis Stevenson, Badou Jack plan to do it again after fighting to a draw

TORONTO — After fighting to a majority draw over 12 hard rounds, the only thing WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson and challenger Badou Jack could agree on was they had to do it again. But they differ on where.
Canada's Milos Raonic withdraws from French Open with undisclosed injury

Canada's Milos Raonic withdraws from French Open with undisclosed injury

Milos Raonic has pulled out of the French Open. It's the latest setback in a frustrating tennis season for the product of Thornhill, Ont. Raonic pulled out of the Italian Open earlier this week with an undisclosed injury.
Alfredsson happy to be a hockey dad as he's inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame

Alfredsson happy to be a hockey dad as he's inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame

COPENHAGEN — Hours before his Swedish countrymen were set to play for their second straight world championship, Daniel Alfredsson reflected on how his life has changed now that he has become a hockey dad.
Security pounce on man attempting to crash Air Canada Centre boxing match

Security pounce on man attempting to crash Air Canada Centre boxing match

TORONTO — A fight on the undercard of the Adonis Stevenson-Badou Jack boxing card at the Air Canada Centre was briefly interrupted Saturday night when a man tried to force his way into the ring.
WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson retains title via majority draw

WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson retains title via majority draw

TORONTO — WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis (Superman) Stevenson retained his title via majority draw with Badou Jack on Saturday night.
Canadian women to face Puerto Rico for gold at Challenge Cup

Canadian women to face Puerto Rico for gold at Challenge Cup

EDMONTON — Canada will play for gold at the NORCECA women's Challenge Cup after beating Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets on Saturday. The Canadians took the three-set match: 26-24, 25-18, 25-17 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
B.C. Lions bring back 6-time all-star offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye

B.C. Lions bring back 6-time all-star offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed six-time all-star Jovan Olafioye, the team announced Saturday. The offensive lineman spent seven seasons with Lions before he was acquired by the Montreal Alouettes last year.
Vasillevskiy shines late, Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2

Vasillevskiy shines late, Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Coach Jon Cooper and his players say it won't be easy to close the deal against the Washington Capitals.
LeBron, Cavs overpower Celtics 116-86 in Game 3

LeBron, Cavs overpower Celtics 116-86 in Game 3

CLEVELAND — Before taking the floor, LeBron James stood in the hallway with his teammates outside Cleveland's locker room and pounded his chest with both hands. The Celtics got thumped next.
NABF heavyweight champion Oscar Rivas beats Belgian on Stevenson-Jack undercard

NABF heavyweight champion Oscar Rivas beats Belgian on Stevenson-Jack undercard

TORONTO — NABF heavyweight champion Oscar (Kaboom) Rivas won a unanimous decision over Belgian Herve (Double Hache) Hubeaux on Saturday night. The judges scored the 10-round fight 99-91, 100-90, 100-90 for the Montreal-based Colombian.