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Canada to play for bronze at U18 FIBA Americas championships after loss to Brazil

Canada to play for bronze at U18 FIBA Americas championships after loss to Brazil

TIJUANA, Mexico — Canada's under-18 men's basketball team will play for bronze at the FIBA Americas championship after dropping a 78-77 decision to Brazil in Saturday's semifinal.
COC making $10 million investment into safe sport

COC making $10 million investment into safe sport

MONTREAL — The Canadian Olympic Committee is investing $10 million into safe sport initiatives, citing a call to action from Canada's minister of sport Pascale St-Onge.
Brieske wins first of career, Tigers top Blue Jays 3-1

Brieske wins first of career, Tigers top Blue Jays 3-1

DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Beau Brieske pitched into the sixth inning and earned his first major league victory, Víctor Reyes came off the injured list and had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Saturday.
Cataractes win QMJHL final with third win over Islanders in OT

Cataractes win QMJHL final with third win over Islanders in OT

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Shawinigan Cataractes are going to the Memorial Cup.
Finau, McIlroy co-leaders at Canadian Open after three rounds, Taylor is low Canadian

Finau, McIlroy co-leaders at Canadian Open after three rounds, Taylor is low Canadian

Toronto can feel like home for Tony Finau. He certainly knows the city's ins and outs. The American fired an 8-under 62 and Rory McIlroy had a clutch birdie on No. 15 to share a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open after Saturday's third round.
Nick Taylor threatens but fades in third round of RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor threatens but fades in third round of RBC Canadian Open

TORONTO — Before Nick Taylor even got into the tee box at the Rink, fans were thumping the hockey boards that line the 16th hole with chants of "Nicky! Nicky! Nicky!" Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C.
US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money she received after claiming he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. U.S.
Auger-Aliassime suffers shock defeat to world No. 205 in Libema Open semifinals

Auger-Aliassime suffers shock defeat to world No. 205 in Libema Open semifinals

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Libema Open grass-court tennis tournament after being upset in the semifinals by Tim van Rijthoven of the Netherlands on Saturday.
Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks

Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks

WINNIPEG — One moment Dru Brown was feeling concerned, the next he was excited for the opportunity to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to victory on Friday.
Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

BOSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, sending the series back to San Francisco knotted at two games apiece.