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Lafreniere trying to block out NHL draft talk as Canada begins world junior prep

Lafreniere trying to block out NHL draft talk as Canada begins world junior prep

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what's right in front of him. And it's hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom.
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement

Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement

CHICAGO — Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks as a player development adviser.
Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards

Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards

MONTREAL — Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal.
CHL tabs NBA Canada executive as first full-time president

CHL tabs NBA Canada executive as first full-time president

TORONTO — Longtime NBA Canada executive Dan MacKenzie has been named the first full-time president of the Canadian Hockey League. Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch had been also serving as CHL president since 1996.
Riders' Powell, Ticats' Rolle, Lions' Lankford named top performers for Week 7

Riders' Powell, Ticats' Rolle, Lions' Lankford named top performers for Week 7

TORONTO — Saskatchewan running back William Powell, Hamilton defensive back Jumal Rolle and B.C. receiver Ryan Lankford are CFL top performers for Week 7.
Senators send goalie Mike Condon to Lightning for contract of Ryan Callahan

Senators send goalie Mike Condon to Lightning for contract of Ryan Callahan

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators traded goalie Mike Condon to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for the contract of veteran forward Ryan Callahan.
Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar

Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar

SAO PAULO — Brazilian police said Tuesday they've decided there are no grounds to bring rape charges against soccer star Neymar. And they're investigating whether his accuser filed a false report. "We checked all the possibilities.
Monday's Games

Monday's Games

Monday's Games MLB American League Toronto 7 Kansas City 3 Detroit 7 L.A. Angels 2 National League Washington 6 Atlanta 3 Miami 11 Arizona 6 Cincinnati 11 Pittsburgh 6 Colorado 9 L.A.
Biggio's homer sends Blue Jays to 7-3 win over Royals

Biggio's homer sends Blue Jays to 7-3 win over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bo Bichette rapped a clean single in the first at-bat of his big league career, and then was greeted by his parents after the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Roundup:Canadian gymnast Ellie Black defends Oan Am women's all-around title

Roundup:Canadian gymnast Ellie Black defends Oan Am women's all-around title

LIMA, Peru — Halifax gymnast Ellie Black defended her Pan American Games women's all-around title on Monday. Black, 23, scored 55.250 points to edge American Riley McCusker (55.125) for top spot. Brazil's Flavia Saraiva was third with 54.350 points.
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