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From basketball to track — Arop's success is a message to kids to find right fit

From basketball to track — Arop's success is a message to kids to find right fit

LANGLEY, B.C. — Marco Arop once drew attention on the basketball court for his ability to quickly gobble up so much space on the court with his long strides. The six-foot-four runner planned on playing basketball in college, and dreamt of the NBA.
Hearts in the Air: Lorenzo Insigne gets warm welcome from Toronto FC faithful

Hearts in the Air: Lorenzo Insigne gets warm welcome from Toronto FC faithful

TORONTO — Hundreds of pairs of hands came together to form hearts as Toronto FC fans sang and cheered for Lorenzo Insigne. A visibly touched Insigne made the loving gesture right back.
Ryder Cup redux: Padraig Harrington leads Steve Stricker in U.S. Senior Open

Ryder Cup redux: Padraig Harrington leads Steve Stricker in U.S. Senior Open

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Padraig Harrington and Steve Stricker are going at it again on a big stage, and this time they have more say over the outcome at the U.S. Senior Open.
Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take 5-shot lead at Travelers

Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take 5-shot lead at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship.
Chun shoots 69 to lead Women's PGA Championship by six strokes

Chun shoots 69 to lead Women's PGA Championship by six strokes

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — In Gee Chun shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to increase her lead to six strokes halfway through the Women's PGA Championship.
Ex-CFL wide receiver Boden gets life for B.C. murder, no parole chance for 14 years

Ex-CFL wide receiver Boden gets life for B.C. murder, no parole chance for 14 years

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge has sentenced former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden to life in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend, with no chance of parole for 14 years.
Oleksiak, Liendo help Canada to record medal haul at world aquatics championships

Oleksiak, Liendo help Canada to record medal haul at world aquatics championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Penny Oleksiak and Joshua Liendo helped Canada reach a record medal haul on Friday at the world aquatics championships. Toronto's Oleksiak won a Canadian-record eighth career medal and Liendo, from Markham, Ont.
Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam

Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam

It's fitting that one of the first people to reach out to Christian Koloko after he was drafted by Toronto on Thursday was new Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam. The two come from the same town of Douala in Cameroon.
Vancouver Canucks hire former Panthers GM Dale Tallon as pro scout, senior adviser

Vancouver Canucks hire former Panthers GM Dale Tallon as pro scout, senior adviser

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have hired former Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon as a professional scout and senior adviser.
Cornerback Delvin Breaux ready to roar in B.C. Lions debut

Cornerback Delvin Breaux ready to roar in B.C. Lions debut

SURREY, B.C. — For Delvin Breaux, strapping on the pads for his first game as a B.C. Lion is no big deal. The 32-year-old American cornerback was B.C.