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Marco Arop wins bronze for first career world championship medal in 800m

Marco Arop wins bronze for first career world championship medal in 800m

EUGENE, Ore. — Marco Arop earned his first world championship medal with a bronze in the men's 800-metre final on Saturday at the world track and field championships. The Edmonton native finished with a time of one minute 44.28 seconds.
Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1

Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander became the major leagues' first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.
Dolegala stepping up at QB for Roughriders as COVID-depleted Saskatchewan hosts Argos

Dolegala stepping up at QB for Roughriders as COVID-depleted Saskatchewan hosts Argos

REGINA — The circumstances may be strange but Jake Dolegala isn’t about to pass up on the opportunity to be the starting quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Clarke & Broadhurst tied for 9 under at Senior British Open

Clarke & Broadhurst tied for 9 under at Senior British Open

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Darren Clarke's bid for a first senior major title wobbled as he lost his overnight two-shot lead at the Senior British Open and Paul Broadhurst pulled level at 9 under overall after the third round on Saturday.
Canada's Brooke Henderson takes 2-shot lead into final round of Evian

Canada's Brooke Henderson takes 2-shot lead into final round of Evian

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Brooke Henderson stood over a birdie putt from three feet at the 18th green, a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Evian Championship seemingly at her mercy.
Jordin Tootoo denies involvement in alleged 2003 world juniors sexual assault

Jordin Tootoo denies involvement in alleged 2003 world juniors sexual assault

Jordin Tootoo says he does not recall knowing or hearing about a group sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team.
Vingegaard eyes Tour de France win, Van Aert claims last TT

Vingegaard eyes Tour de France win, Van Aert claims last TT

ROCAMADOUR, France (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard thundered through the last serious test of the Tour de France to increase his overall lead on Saturday and all but guarantee winning cycling's biggest race.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

EDMONTON — Dalton Schoen’s 81-yard touchdown catch proved to be the difference as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers remained perfect on the season, defeating the Edmonton Elks 24-10 on Friday.
Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames bid a bitter farewell to Johnny Gaudreau at the start of NHL free agency. Now they're parting ways with his linemate.
Monet Chun captures Canadian women’s amateur golf championship.

Monet Chun captures Canadian women’s amateur golf championship.

KITCHENER, Ont. — Monet Chun of Richmond, Hill, Ont., fired an even-par 73 on Friday to capture the Canadian women’s amateur golf championship. Chun finished with 4-under, 287 total for a two-stroke win over Alissa Xu, also of Richmond Hill.