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Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup

Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup

TORONTO — No medal and a lot of questions. The post-mortem on Rugby Canada's Olympic performance and the turmoil that proceeded it is set to start.
Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO — Brazil native and retired rider Eurico Rosa da Silva has been named the 2021 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.
Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze

Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze

TOKYO — The Canadian women finished their impressive medal haul in the pool – including a record-setting performance from Penny Oleksiak – and Andre De Grasse finally got Canada's men on the board with his second consecutive Olympic bronze in the men

Maple Leafs sign Menell to one-year, 750K contract in a trade with the Minnesota Wild

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Brennan Menell to a one-year, two-way contract. The hockey club announced the news Sunday, saying the contract carries an NHL salary of $750,000.
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres

TOKYO — Canada's Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres for the second straight Olympics. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., overcame a rough start and raced to third in a personal-best time of 9.89 seconds.
For US teen Buddhist lama, it’s faith, school, football

For US teen Buddhist lama, it’s faith, school, football

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — In most ways, Jalue Dorje is a typical American teen — he grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, loving football, Pokémon and rap music.
Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before the race to determine the fastest man in the world took center stage.
Simone Biles opts out of floor exercise final at Olympics

Simone Biles opts out of floor exercise final at Olympics

TOKYO — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise.

Dajome's stoppage time goal helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie Minnesota United 2-2

SANDY, Utah — The Vancouver Whitecaps bid adieu to their temporary home in Sandy, Utah, with a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United Saturday.

FC Edmonton roll to 3-1 win over No. 1 Valour FC in CPL action

EDMONTON — FC Edmonton struck early and refused to relent Saturday as it rolled to a 3-1 victory over Valour FC in Canadian Premier League action. Easton Ongaro put Edmonton (3-4-2) up 1-0 just 13 minutes in.
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