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Johnson dazzles, Canada tops Czechia 5-1 in world junior hockey championship

Johnson dazzles, Canada tops Czechia 5-1 in world junior hockey championship

EDMONTON — Kent Johnson has been working for years on a move that stuns goalies and hockey fans alike.
B.C. Lions chase down Calgary Stampeders with 41-40 comeback win

B.C. Lions chase down Calgary Stampeders with 41-40 comeback win

CALGARY — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 488 yards and engineered a 41-40 comeback win Saturday over the Calgary Stampeders.
Lappalainen's goal sends Montreal past Dynamo 3-2

Lappalainen's goal sends Montreal past Dynamo 3-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Lassi Lappalainen scored the only goal of the second half and CF Montreal held off the Houston Dynamo 3-2 on Saturday.
Insigne, Bernardeschi score as Toronto FC ends Portland Timbers' unbeaten run

Insigne, Bernardeschi score as Toronto FC ends Portland Timbers' unbeaten run

TORONTO — The Italian job is working out nicely for Toronto FC.

Quebec, Ontario strike gold in Canada Games beach volleyball

WELLAND, Ont. — Audrey Gauthier and Laura Cote-Collin of Quebec rallied their way to gold on Saturday, defeating Ontario 21-18, 21-18 in the women's beach volleyball final at the Canada Summer Games. B.C.
Two-time champion Halep set to face Haddad Maia in National Bank Open final

Two-time champion Halep set to face Haddad Maia in National Bank Open final

TORONTO — Overcome with frustration, Simona Halep doubled over and started smashing her racket on the hard court at Sobeys Stadium after she missed a return late in the third set of her semifinal.
Hernandez homers to lift Blue Jays past Cleveland Guardians

Hernandez homers to lift Blue Jays past Cleveland Guardians

TORONTO — One of the questions for the Toronto Blue Jays emerging from the trade deadline earlier this month was whether they strengthened their faulty bullpen enough to be a serious contender.

Japan's Baba, Canada's Chun reach U.S. Women Amateur final

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Saki Baba of Japan routed American Bailey Shoemaker 7 and 6 on Saturday at Chambers Bay to reach the U.S. Women’s Amateur final.
Cameron Smith has claret jug, now eyes No. 1 in world

Cameron Smith has claret jug, now eyes No. 1 in world

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun did just enough right at the end to fashion a 2-under 68 and keep his one-shot lead Saturday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a familiar name lurking. At stake for Cameron Smith is No. 1 in the world.
Canada's Rory MacDonald knocked out by replacement fighter in PFL semifinal

Canada's Rory MacDonald knocked out by replacement fighter in PFL semifinal

CARDIFF, United Kingdom — Dilano (The Postman) Taylor, a late replacement, knocked out Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald in the first round of their Professional Fighters League semifinal Saturday.