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Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe go sixth and seventh in NBA draft

Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe go sixth and seventh in NBA draft

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe took very different paths to the NBA, but their pro dreams were realized just minutes apart on Thursday.
Alouettes score early, cruise to 37-13 victory over Roughriders in home opener

Alouettes score early, cruise to 37-13 victory over Roughriders in home opener

MONTREAL — Alouettes kick returner Chandler Worthy made a spectacular first impression on the Montreal crowd Thursday.
Triathlete Paula Findlay wins time trial at Canadian Road Championships

Triathlete Paula Findlay wins time trial at Canadian Road Championships

EDMONTON — Olympic triathlete Paula Findlay has a new title — Canadian road cycling champion. The 33-year-old finished first in the elite women's time trial race at the Canadian Road Championships on Thursday with a time of 44 minutes 40.4 second.
Memorial Cup: Bourgault powers Cataractes to 3-2 win over Bulldogs

Memorial Cup: Bourgault powers Cataractes to 3-2 win over Bulldogs

ST. JOHN, N.B. — A three-point night from Xavier Bourgault lifted the Shawinigan Cataractes to a 3-2 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs in round-robin play at the Memorial Cup on Thursday.
In Gee Chun races to record-tying 5-shot lead at Women's PGA

In Gee Chun races to record-tying 5-shot lead at Women's PGA

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — In Gee Chun is alone atop the Women's PGA Championship following a sensational start. In fact, no player has ever been further ahead after 18 holes at a women's major.
Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Rory McIlroy fought off a sinus bug to shoot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with J.T. Poston in the Travelers Championship. Coming off a fifth-place tie Sunday in the U.S.
Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton

Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders listed quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell as questionable for Saturday's game against the Edmonton Elks in the team's injury report Thursday. Mitchell took limited reps in Thursday's practice at McMahon Stadium.
Gilbert said De Grasse's big-game mentality will help him at post-COVID worlds

Gilbert said De Grasse's big-game mentality will help him at post-COVID worlds

LANGLEY, B.C. — Glenroy Gilbert is confident Andre De Grasse's positive COVID-19 won't derail his performance at next month's world track and field championships.
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak narrowly misses eighth world championship medal

Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak narrowly misses eighth world championship medal

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Penny Oleksiak narrowly missed out on a third medal at the 2022 world aquatics championships with a fourth-place finish Thursday in the women's 100-metre freestyle. Oleksiak, from Toronto, was third at the turn, but finished .
Hockey Canada says it needs to 'do more' to foster a safe culture in the sport

Hockey Canada says it needs to 'do more' to foster a safe culture in the sport

Hockey Canada says it must "do more" to build a safer culture in the sport. What that looks like remains to be seen.