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Sail Canada says coach fired because lack of money, not pregnancy

Sail Canada says coach fired because lack of money, not pregnancy

Lisa Ross wants her job back. The two-time Olympic sailor for Canada was named to the national sailing team's coaching staff three years ago.
Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds

Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds

TAMPERE, Finland — Sammy Blais scored twice as Canada beat Germany 5-2 to capture gold at the men’s world hockey championship on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

LONDON — Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager on Monday, tasking the Argentine coach with getting the best out of an expensively assembled squad that has underperformed at the start of a new era for the English club.
Blazers take care of business by crushing Petes 10-2 at Memorial Cup

Blazers take care of business by crushing Petes 10-2 at Memorial Cup

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — What a difference a day and a drubbing can make at the Memorial Cup.
Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play

Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand capped off the longest week on the LPGA Tour with a 3-and-1 victory Sunday to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play over Ayaka Furue of Japan.
Canadians win second straight at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

Canadians win second straight at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Olivia Smith scored twice Sunday as Canada blanked Panama 5-0 for its second straight win at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.
Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18

Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emiliano Grillo could only watch as his ball kept floating and rolling back toward the No. 18 tee after his wayward shot into the flowing water of a small concrete drainage canal.
Blue Jays beat Twins 3-0 on Berríos' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding

Blue Jays beat Twins 3-0 on Berríos' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Berríos made another solid start. Alejandro Kirk delivered a timely hit. Daulton Varsho did a little bit of everything.
Canada's LePage wins Hypo Meeting decathlon event, Warner finishes second

Canada's LePage wins Hypo Meeting decathlon event, Warner finishes second

GÖTZIS, Austria — Canada's Pierce LePage won the Hypo Meeting decathlon event for his first international title on Sunday. With the win, LePage ended fellow Canadian Damian Warner's run of six straight wins at the event.
Blais scores 2 as Canada downs Germany 5-2 for record 28th title at hockey worlds

Blais scores 2 as Canada downs Germany 5-2 for record 28th title at hockey worlds

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Samuel Blais scored two goals to rally Canada to a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. It's a record 28th world title for Canada, and its second in three years.