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Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes centre Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.
World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia

World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia

MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver. The 19-year-old Fernandez is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player at No. 21 in the world.
Another Canadian-record performance by distance star Moh Ahmed

Another Canadian-record performance by distance star Moh Ahmed

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Moh Ahmed has rewritten his own Canadian record in the 10,000 metres once again. The 31-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont., ran 26 minutes 34.14 seconds to finish second at the Sound Running Ten on Sunday night.
Canadian Grammy winner Alessia Cara to headline Heritage Classic entertainment

Canadian Grammy winner Alessia Cara to headline Heritage Classic entertainment

TORONTO — Grammy award-winning Canadian artist Alessia Cara will headline the entertainment for Sunday's NHL Heritage Classic outdoor game at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field. Cara, from Brampton, Ont.
Five years after skydiving crash, Canada's Turner races to Paralympic gold medal

Five years after skydiving crash, Canada's Turner races to Paralympic gold medal

There were dark days when Tyler Turner wished he'd died in the skydiving accident that cost him his legs. Because then he wouldn't be facing the decision of whether to push forward, or simply exist. On Monday, the 33-year-old from Campbell River, B.
IndyCar adds 4 musical acts to Iowa Speedway festival

IndyCar adds 4 musical acts to Iowa Speedway festival

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar's return to Iowa will be celebrated as a three-day festival with a quartet of musical acts.
'I just want to keep pushing boundaries': Greg Westlake proud of Paralympic career

'I just want to keep pushing boundaries': Greg Westlake proud of Paralympic career

Greg Westlake knows all about the highs and lows of the Paralympics.
PHF's Toronto Six sold to group led by Anthony Stewart, Ted Nolan, Angela James

PHF's Toronto Six sold to group led by Anthony Stewart, Ted Nolan, Angela James

TORONTO — The Toronto Six women's hockey team has been sold to a group of investors led by former NHL player Anthony Stewart, coach Ted Nolan and Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James.
Thai autopsy says cricket star Warne died of natural causes

Thai autopsy says cricket star Warne died of natural causes

BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand said Monday that an autopsy conducted on the body of Australian cricket star Shane Warne has concluded that he died of natural causes, ruling out foul play.
Canadian skier Alana Ramsay wins bronze in super combined at Beijing Paralympics

Canadian skier Alana Ramsay wins bronze in super combined at Beijing Paralympics

YANQING, China — Canadian Alpine skier Alana Ramsay raced to her second medal at the Beijing Paralympics. The 27-year-old Calgarian captured bronze in the women's standing super combined on Monday. She crossed the line in two minutes 6.