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Former CFL executive Christina Litz named president of Northern Super League

Former CFL executive Christina Litz named president of Northern Super League

Christina Litz, whose resume includes executive stints with the Canadian Football League, Woodbine Entertainment and Manitoba's True North Sports and Entertainment, has been named president of the Northern Super League.
Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes to lead Lions past Ticats 44-28

Vernon Adams Jr. throws four touchdown passes to lead Lions past Ticats 44-28

HAMILTON — Vernon Adams Jr. and the B.C. Lions are on a nice roll. Adams threw four first-half touchdown passes to lead B.C. past the struggling Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-28 on Sunday night.
Varsho's RBI single in 10th lifts Blue Jays to 5-4 win in Seattle

Varsho's RBI single in 10th lifts Blue Jays to 5-4 win in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead with an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Sunday.
Thompson wins John Deere Classic with lowest score in tourney history

Thompson wins John Deere Classic with lowest score in tourney history

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Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game

Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections.
Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe advance in Wimbledon's doubles tournament

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe advance in Wimbledon's doubles tournament

LONDON — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the Round of 16 in Wimbledon's women's doubles tournament on Sunday.
Emma Navarro eliminates Coco Gauff at Wimbledon to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal

Emma Navarro eliminates Coco Gauff at Wimbledon to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal

LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff has never made it past the fourth round at Wimbledon , and she exited at that stage again on Sunday, eliminated by Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American matchup.
Canadian rider Derek Gee finishes third on tough Tour de France stage on gravel roads

Canadian rider Derek Gee finishes third on tough Tour de France stage on gravel roads

TROYES, France (CP-AP) — Canadian Derek Gee, in his first Tour de France, finished third after a hard day of racing through the dust of gravel roads on the race's ninth stage.
Edmonton Elks sign Grey Cup winning defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, four others

Edmonton Elks sign Grey Cup winning defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, four others

EDMONTON — Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman headlined a group of five players the Edmonton Elks signed on Sunday.
Alcaraz and Sinner both reach Wimbledon quarterfinals and are 1 match away from another meeting

Alcaraz and Sinner both reach Wimbledon quarterfinals and are 1 match away from another meeting

LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner are one match away from another high-stakes meeting in the Wimbledon semifinals.