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PHILADELPHIA — The glum look on Nick Nurse's face said plenty. The Raptors coach had just come from reviewing film of Thursday night's Game 3 debacle. It was a horror show. "It was difficult to watch.

A sevens season that started in turmoil will end in uncertainty and a search for a new coach after Rugby Canada fired Damian McGrath on Friday.

DOHA, Qatar — Caster Semenya raised a fist to the crowd when her name was called, then easily won what could be the last 800-meter race for the Olympic champion.

It was a somewhat tense start to the CFL draft for Kyle Walters. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM went into the first round Thursday night with the fourth and fifth selections and a clear idea of who he wanted to take.

TORONTO — The Wolfpack's mid-season return to Canada also marks a new beginning for winger Liam Kay.

After practising in tuques on Thursday, Toronto FC has jetted south for a steamy afternoon date Saturday with Orlando City SC. It was 6 C at BMO Field but felt like 2.

Mark Casse will need some racing luck Saturday to secure his first-ever Kentucky Derby title. The Casse-trained War of Will will break from the No. 2 post in the 19-horse field at Churchill Downs.

OTTAWA — It's a golden opportunity for Elias Theodorou. The Toronto middleweight takes on American Derek Brunson in the co-main event at a televised UFC card at the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night.

Mark Casse will need some racing luck Saturday to secure his first-ever Kentucky Derby title. The Casse-trained War of Will will break from the No. 2 post in the 19-horse field at Churchill Downs.

TORONTO — The Grey Cup has a new base. The CFL announced Friday the trophy recently received a new base for just the third time in its 110-year history.