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Hamilton wins third straight Canadian Grand Prix, Canada's Stroll gets first points

Hamilton wins third straight Canadian Grand Prix, Canada's Stroll gets first points

MONTREAL — It was a joyous day for race winner Lewis Hamilton and for hometown favourite Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Teenage striker Jordyn Huitema makes mark as Canada overwhelms Costa Rica

Teenage striker Jordyn Huitema makes mark as Canada overwhelms Costa Rica

TORONTO — Some 40 minutes after Canada's 6-0 demolition of Costa Rica on Sunday afternoon, young fans lined the west side of BMO Field for a chance to get close to their soccer idols.
Lance Stroll finishes unforgettable first Canadian Grand Prix with first F1 points

Lance Stroll finishes unforgettable first Canadian Grand Prix with first F1 points

MONTREAL — Formula One rookie Lance Stroll says he will never forget his first Canadian Grand Prix, a race where he earned his first Formula One points.
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

PARIS — As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year's French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the height of his powers.
Canada Soccer honours six former players during Costa Rica friendly

Canada Soccer honours six former players during Costa Rica friendly

TORONTO — Canada Soccer took time out to honour its own Sunday, celebrating six former players including Canada Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Amy Walsh. "It feels pretty amazing," said midfielder Lauren Sesselmann.
Future of LPGA stop in Cambridge uncertain as Manulife's sponsorship run ends

Future of LPGA stop in Cambridge uncertain as Manulife's sponsorship run ends

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The LPGA Tour says it would like to return, but the future of the Manulife LPGA Classic remains uncertain as the title sponsor will not be back for the 2018 season.
FIFA removes Qatari match officials due to diplomatic crisis

FIFA removes Qatari match officials due to diplomatic crisis

FIFA has waded into the escalating Gulf diplomatic crisis by removing a Qatari referee from a 2018 World Cup qualifier following a request from the United Arab Emirates.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign deal with free agent placekicker Anthony Fera

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign deal with free agent placekicker Anthony Fera

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed free agent placekicker Anthony Fera on Sunday. The 25-year-old appeared in nine CFL games over the last two seasons with the B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes.
Canadian women look to improve finishing in Costa Rica rematch in Toronto

Canadian women look to improve finishing in Costa Rica rematch in Toronto

TORONTO — John Herdman is looking for some more clinical finishing in front of goal. But off the field, his Canadian women's soccer team is as sharp as ever.
Five Canadians to watch at the 2017 MLB draft

Five Canadians to watch at the 2017 MLB draft

The MLB draft begins Monday night and lasts through Wednesday. Here are five Canadians to watch as the three-day selection process unfolds: LANDON LEACH , RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER Leach, from Pickering, Ont.