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Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract

Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have added another college signing to their roster, inking free-agent defenceman Akito Hirose to a one-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday.
World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom

World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom

TORONTO — It took a couple of splits before John Atkinson realized Summer McIntosh's 400-metre freestyle swim at the Canadian trials might be something special.
Canadian tennis star Andreescu out with torn ankle ligaments

Canadian tennis star Andreescu out with torn ankle ligaments

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says she sustained two torn ligaments in her left ankle in a recent match at the Miami Open. Andreescu provided an update on her status Wednesday on Twitter. The 22-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
Canada coach Bev Priestman anxiously awaits injury updates as World Cup looms

Canada coach Bev Priestman anxiously awaits injury updates as World Cup looms

Already dealing with labour uncertainty surrounding her team, Canada coach Bev Priestman now finds herself anxiously waiting on the health of several players ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 232-pound Wilder appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Edmonton. He ran for 894 yards on 170 carries (5.
The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

Athletes' fears of repercussions if they talk about problems they see in their sport have been cited as one reason for Canada's current safe-sport crisis.
Impressive 2022 takes Canada's Monet Chun to Augusta Women's National Amateur

Impressive 2022 takes Canada's Monet Chun to Augusta Women's National Amateur

An impressive season of amateur golf has taken Canada's Monet Chun to one of the most storied courses in the world. Chun, from Richmond Hill, Ont.
OHL found no evidence of tampering with draft, commissioner says

OHL found no evidence of tampering with draft, commissioner says

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League confirmed Wednesday the league conducted an independent third-party investigation to probe allegations of parents paying for their sons to be selected in the 2022 OHL draft.
Young Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone turns heads with club and country

Young Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone turns heads with club and country

TORONTO — Just 20, Ismael Kone is making his mark with club and country.
Atiba Hutchinson hopes to hoist a trophy for Canada before calling it quits

Atiba Hutchinson hopes to hoist a trophy for Canada before calling it quits

TORONTO — After 20 years of banging the drum for Canada Soccer, Atiba Hutchinson was a natural to lead the Viking Clap in front of the south stand at BMO Field after the Canadian men's 4-1 win over Honduras.