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Canadian forward Deanne Rose sidelined by Achilles injury playing for Reading

Canadian forward Deanne Rose sidelined by Achilles injury playing for Reading

READING, United Kingdom — Canadian forward Deanne Rose has been sidelined "for an extended period" after suffering an Achilles injury playing for Reading FC in its season opener in its Barclays Women's Super League season opener.
Canadian Olympic Committee signs agreement with Abuse-Free Sport

Canadian Olympic Committee signs agreement with Abuse-Free Sport

TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, Canada's new independent program to address maltreatment in sport.
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan McLeod to one-year contract extension

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan McLeod to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON — Forward Ryan McLeod has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of $798,000. McLeod is entering his second full season with the Oilers.
Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome. The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the NHL of its stance because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
David Silva guilty of hurting woman during brawl in Spain

David Silva guilty of hurting woman during brawl in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been found guilty of hurting a woman during a brawl, a Spanish court has ruled.
In The Rings: Muyres, Walker ready to focus exclusively on mixed doubles this quad

In The Rings: Muyres, Walker ready to focus exclusively on mixed doubles this quad

Canadian curler Kirk Muyres admits his focus was somewhat divided in the last quadrennial as he tried to split his time between mixed doubles and the four-player game.
Alexander scores 13, Canada opens FIBA Women's World Cup with 67-60 win over Serbia

Alexander scores 13, Canada opens FIBA Women's World Cup with 67-60 win over Serbia

SYDNEY, Australia — Three short weeks after gathering for training camp, and with no official games together with the full roster, Canada's women's basketball got off to a shaky start against familiar foe Serbia in its World Cup opener.
Vierling's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Blue Jays

Vierling's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Blue Jays

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Vierling had five hits, including the game-winning RBI single in the 10th, to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. J.T.
De Grasse, other Canadian athletes, transcend sport in changing marketing world

De Grasse, other Canadian athletes, transcend sport in changing marketing world

TORONTO — Andre De Grasse launched his own signature wine at a posh party on Tuesday night, with a strip of red Mondo track and a pair of starting blocks in place of a traditional red carpet.
Brendan Bottcher victorious in opener with new-look team at PointsBet Invitational

Brendan Bottcher victorious in opener with new-look team at PointsBet Invitational

FREDERICTON — Brendan Bottcher earned an 11-3 win over Landan Rooney Wednesday in the first round of the PointsBet Invitational. The second seed closed the game scoring six points between the sixth and eighth ends after being up 5-3.
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