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Stephen Marr's 19 points lead Canada past Italy 3-1 in men's volleyball

Stephen Marr's 19 points lead Canada past Italy 3-1 in men's volleyball

BRASILIA, Brazil — Stephen Maar was the top scorer with 19 points as Canada downed Italy 3-1 on Friday in the last weekend of pool play at the FIVB men's volleyball league.
B.C. Lions coach DeVone Claybrooks facing familiar foes in Calgary

B.C. Lions coach DeVone Claybrooks facing familiar foes in Calgary

CALGARY — DeVone Claybrooks says his 2018 Grey Cup ring is still in its box. The new B.C. Lions head coach spent the previous decade in the Calgary Stampeders organization as a player, defensive line coach and defensive co-ordinator.
Toronto Defiant esports team make Liam Campbell their first Canadian signing

Toronto Defiant esports team make Liam Campbell their first Canadian signing

TORONTO — The Toronto Defiant, one of two Canadian esports teams in the Overwatch League, have signed their first Canadian player. Liam (Mangachu) Campbell, a 23-year-old from Oakville, Ont.
Taylor Hall says John Tavares changed the free-agency game last summer

Taylor Hall says John Tavares changed the free-agency game last summer

Like the rest of the hockey world, Taylor Hall watched as John Tavares listened to interested teams make their pitches a year ago. Tavares, the captain of the New York Islanders, held all the cards.
Clarke MacArthur, Jesse Winchester returns to Senators in development roles

Clarke MacArthur, Jesse Winchester returns to Senators in development roles

OTTAWA — It's hard to know who will benefit more from Clarke MacArthur's new position with the Ottawa Senators, him or the team.
Nova Scotia teen Jacob Shaffelburg impresses in starting debut for TFC

Nova Scotia teen Jacob Shaffelburg impresses in starting debut for TFC

TORONTO — Jacob Shaffelburg's first exposure to the pressure of being a starter for Toronto FC was a bit overwhelming.
Dominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting

Dominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have arrested the man behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals

Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said last week he was close to getting new contracts signed with pending restricted free agent forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The parties put pen to paper on Friday.
Canadians on court: Auger-Aliassime, Pospisil square off at Wimbledon

Canadians on court: Auger-Aliassime, Pospisil square off at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — Felix Auger-Aliassime will face Vasek Pospisil in an all-Canadian first-round match at Wimbledon. In Friday's draw, the No.
Montreal forward Chris Boucher highlights Raptors' Summer League roster

Montreal forward Chris Boucher highlights Raptors' Summer League roster

TORONTO — Montreal forward Chris Boucher headlines the Toronto Raptors roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League. The six-foot-10, 200-pound Boucher is coming off a standout 2018-19 season with Raptors 905 in the developmental G League.