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Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Ethan Bear has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for six months.
Canada's Sarah Mitton wins shot put gold at Diamond League competition

Canada's Sarah Mitton wins shot put gold at Diamond League competition

OSLO — Canada's Sarah Mitton won gold in women's shot put on Thursday at the Oslo Diamond League track and field meet. Mitton, from Brooklyn, N.S., sent her first shot 19.
Canadian entrepreneur looks to revive Spanish soccer team, help it climb the ranks

Canadian entrepreneur looks to revive Spanish soccer team, help it climb the ranks

Canadian Steve Nijjar has always dreamt big. So reviving a soccer franchise in Spain is not out of character. A former goalkeeper, coach, boxer, gym owner, bodyguard, film actor and producer, Nijjar is a man of his many hats.
Ottawa Senators sign draft pick Oskar Pettersson to three-year, entry-level contract

Ottawa Senators sign draft pick Oskar Pettersson to three-year, entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Oskar Pettersson to a three-year contract, the club announced Thursday. Terms of the entry-level deal with the 72nd pick in the 2022 NHL draft were not disclosed.
CFL announces Touchdown Atlantic contest is officially a sellout

CFL announces Touchdown Atlantic contest is officially a sellout

TORONTO — For a second straight year, Touchdown Atlantic is a sellout. The CFL announced Thursday the Saskatchewan Roughriders-Toronto Argonauts contest slated for July 29 at Halifax's Saint Mary's University has been sold out.
Mathurin, Boucher, Dort among those coach Basketball Without Borders camp in Quebec

Mathurin, Boucher, Dort among those coach Basketball Without Borders camp in Quebec

TORONTO — Three Canadian NBA players will be putting on their coaching hat with top high school-age prospects from Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean next week.
Standing Committee on the Status of Women provides recommendations based on study

Standing Committee on the Status of Women provides recommendations based on study

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that the government of Canada establish a national review process to determine whether a national sport organization can receive federal funding under the Sport Support Program.
Five things to get you up to speed for the Canadian Grand Prix

Five things to get you up to speed for the Canadian Grand Prix

Formula One is back in Canada for a second consecutive year as the Canadian Grand Prix gets underway this week in Montreal.
José Berríos takes no-hitter into 7th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 3-1

José Berríos takes no-hitter into 7th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 3-1

BALTIMORE (AP) — José Berríos took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, George Springer homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-1 Wednesday night to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak.
Herdman notes competitive advantage Panama has ahead of CONCACAF Nations League clash

Herdman notes competitive advantage Panama has ahead of CONCACAF Nations League clash

On the eve of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Panama, Canada coach John Herdman sounded another warning that help is needed off the field for his team to continue to flourish on it.