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Jonathan Goldbloom named Hockey Canada board chair as new directors elected

Jonathan Goldbloom named Hockey Canada board chair as new directors elected

MONTREAL — Hockey Canada has a new board of directors. Jonathan Goldbloom was appointed as chair by the board, taking over from Hugh L. Fraser.
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Canada picks up four medals at Parapan Am Games in Chile

Canada picks up four medals at Parapan Am Games in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile — It was a surreal feeling for Ruby Stevens. The swimmer from Toronto secured Canada's first gold medal at the 2023 Parapan American Games on Saturday in the women’s S6 100-metre backstroke.
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Kaori Sakamoto wins gold in Espoo to secure her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals

Kaori Sakamoto wins gold in Espoo to secure her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals

ESPOO, Finland (AP) — World champion Kaori Sakamoto secured her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals with her second series win of the season on Saturday at Grand Prix Espoo.
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Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pull out 6-4 win over Oilers

Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pull out 6-4 win over Oilers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Luke Glendening scored 39 seconds apart midway through the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
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Hataoka, Yang share lead at LPGA finale with $2 million on the line

Hataoka, Yang share lead at LPGA finale with $2 million on the line

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Nasa Hataoka had a strong start and Amy Yang had a hot finish, finishing with a share of the lead in the CME Group Tour Championship with 18 holes left and $2 million on the line.
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Montreal Carabins, UBC Thunderbirds advance to the Vanier Cup

Montreal Carabins, UBC Thunderbirds advance to the Vanier Cup

MONTREAL — The Montreal Carabins and University of British Columbia Thunderbirds each advanced to the Vanier Cup on Saturday with convincing bowl wins on home turf.
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Djokovic dispatches Alcaraz at ATP Finals to set up title match against home favorite Sinner

Djokovic dispatches Alcaraz at ATP Finals to set up title match against home favorite Sinner

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will be bidding for a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title when he takes on home favorite Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s final.
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Adam Johnson's UK team retires his jersey number after the American player's skate-cut death

Adam Johnson's UK team retires his jersey number after the American player's skate-cut death

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — The English hockey team that Adam Johnson played for retired his No. 47 jersey on Saturday as part of a memorial game honoring the American who died after an opposing player’s skate cut his neck during a game.
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Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil and move up to world rankings

Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil and move up to world rankings

VILLAJOYOSA, Spain — Captain Lucas Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The victory vaulted the Canadian men two places to No. 21 in the world rankings.
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Canada beats Jamaica with second-half goal in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

Canada beats Jamaica with second-half goal in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Canadian men’s soccer team dealt with the chaos their coach predicted could happen and came away with a 2-1 away win over Jamaica Saturday in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal match at Independence Park in Kingston.
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