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Canada's women's basketball team opens camp in Toronto

Canada's women's basketball team opens camp in Toronto

TORONTO — WNBA players Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carleton headline the roster for this week's Canada's women's basketball camp, the team's first step toward the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Penguins settle suit over ex-minors coach accused of assault

Penguins settle suit over ex-minors coach accused of assault

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have settled a federal lawsuit filed by a former minor league assistant and his wife, who accused the team of negligently retaining a coach who sexually assaulted and harassed her and then retaliating against
Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty

Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty

LONDON (AP) — Soccer star Marcus Rashford has received an honorary award from Prince William for his successful campaign to get the British government to provide free meals to disadvantaged children during the pandemic.
Canada's Royer escapes further punishment after red card in U.S. rugby test

Canada's Royer escapes further punishment after red card in U.S. rugby test

Canada forward Laetitia Royer has escaped further punishment after being sent off in Canada's win over the U.S. in the World Rugby Pacific Four Series last Friday.
Quick stops 33 shots, Kings down Leafs to snap Toronto's five-game winning streak

Quick stops 33 shots, Kings down Leafs to snap Toronto's five-game winning streak

TORONTO — Jack Campbell used to marvel at Jonathan Quick's performances from the end of the bench. Watching his former teammate excel in the opposite crease was much less enjoyable.
Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Boswell hit a 40-yard field goal with 26 seconds to go as the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the sloppy, mistake-prone Chicago Bears 29-27 on Monday night.
Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night.
Blue Jays sluggers Guerrero Jr, Semien named MVP finalists with two-way sensation Ohtani

Blue Jays sluggers Guerrero Jr, Semien named MVP finalists with two-way sensation Ohtani

NEW YORK — Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays sluggers Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Marcus Semien are finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Former Whitecaps women's team players support MLS investigation, want further action

Former Whitecaps women's team players support MLS investigation, want further action

VANCOUVER — A group of former players for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team says it welcomes a Major League Soccer investigation into how the club handled allegations of abuse, and it wants the findings to be made public.
First place in East Division on the line when Ticats visit Argos on Friday night

First place in East Division on the line when Ticats visit Argos on Friday night

It's not been an easy path, but middle linebacker Simoni Lawrence and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have themselves in position to move atop the East Division standings.