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QMJHL roundup: Orr's three-point game lifts Titan past Islanders 4-2

QMJHL roundup: Orr's three-point game lifts Titan past Islanders 4-2

BATHURST, N.B. — Robert Orr scored a goal and added two assists as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Charlottetown Islanders 4-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.
NHL suspends Flames' Andersson 4 games for charging

NHL suspends Flames' Andersson 4 games for charging

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson for four games without pay for charging Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine.
Mountain biker Gunnar Holmgren wins Canada's first gold at Pan American Games

Mountain biker Gunnar Holmgren wins Canada's first gold at Pan American Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Double gold in mountain biking followed more gold medals in the pool launched Canada into the Pan American Games on Saturday. Gunnar Holmgren of Orillia, Ont.
Canadian men's gymnastics team mines Pan Am silver after high of Olympic berth

Canadian men's gymnastics team mines Pan Am silver after high of Olympic berth

SANTIAGO, Chile — After achieving an elusive goal, the Canadian men's gymnastics team dug into its reserves to get on the Pan American Games podium Saturday.
Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at García

Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at García

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was suspended for two games and fined Saturday by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

PARIS (AP) — South Africa pulled off a great escape to come from nine points behind and beat England 16-15 at the death on Saturday, keeping alive its title defense at the Rugby World Cup and setting up a blockbuster final against its fiercest rival
Joe Veleno has two goals to lead Detroit Red Wings past Ottawa Senators 5-2

Joe Veleno has two goals to lead Detroit Red Wings past Ottawa Senators 5-2

OTTAWA — Alex DeBrincat didn't anticipate being welcomed back with open arms by Ottawa Senators fans Saturday afternoon. The Detroit Red Wings forward got exactly what he was expecting.
Brooks wins Brazil surfing event after bid for Canadian citizenship turned down

Brooks wins Brazil surfing event after bid for Canadian citizenship turned down

SAQUAREMA, Brazil — Teenage surfer Erin Brooks, whose bid for Canadian citizenship was denied this week, won the Corona Saquarema Pro on Saturday.
Canada downs Norway 4-3 to capture world curling bronze medal

Canada downs Norway 4-3 to capture world curling bronze medal

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom — Canada scored twice in the seventh end and another in the eighth to edge Norway 4-3 and capture the bronze medal at the world mixed curling championship Saturday.
Argentina intends to take unwanted World Cup third-place game seriously

Argentina intends to take unwanted World Cup third-place game seriously

PARIS (AP) — Argentina is serious about the Rugby World Cup third-place game that nobody likes to play. The Pumas were lumped with the unwanted playoff after losing their semifinal against New Zealand 44-6 on Friday at Stade de France.