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Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice-president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.
Canada beats El Salvador, qualifies for CONCACAF Girls' U15 Championship semifinals

Canada beats El Salvador, qualifies for CONCACAF Girls' U15 Championship semifinals

ALAJUELA — Canada booked its ticket to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship after defeating El Salvador 1-0 on Tuesday for its second win in as many days.
Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett signs with Scotland's Hibernian

Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett signs with Scotland's Hibernian

EDINBURGH — Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett has signed a one-year contract with Scotland's Hibernian. The 34-year-old from Brampton, Ont.
Rogers' hammer throw gold rescues the day for Canada at the Paris Games

Rogers' hammer throw gold rescues the day for Canada at the Paris Games

Camryn Rogers' gold got Canada back into the medal race after the country's athletes were held off the podium for the first time Monday.
Senators sign Yakemchuk to three-year, entry-level deal

Senators sign Yakemchuk to three-year, entry-level deal

OTTAWA — Defenceman Carter Yakemchuk, selected seventh overall in June's NHL entry draft in Las Vegas, has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Ottawa Senators.
Shea Patterson, Royce Metchie named top offensive, defensive Honour Roll players

Shea Patterson, Royce Metchie named top offensive, defensive Honour Roll players

TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Shea Patterson and Toronto Argonauts safety Royce Metchie were named the CFL Honour Roll's top offensive and defensive players on Tuesday. Patterson earned a grade of 85.
Young boy dead in northern Alberta after drowning while kayaking with father: RCMP

Young boy dead in northern Alberta after drowning while kayaking with father: RCMP

EDMONTON — Police in northern Alberta say a young boy has drowned while kayaking with his father. Slave Lake RCMP say the pair failed to return from their boating trip as scheduled Saturday evening.
Canada out of men's Olympic basketball tournament after quarterfinal loss to France

Canada out of men's Olympic basketball tournament after quarterfinal loss to France

PARIS — Canada’s men’s basketball team is out of the Paris Olympics after losing 82-73 to host France in the quarterfinals Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 27 points for a Canada side that hit just 25 of 66 shots from the floor.
Veteran quarterback Dominique Davis signs on with Montreal Alouettes

Veteran quarterback Dominique Davis signs on with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American quarterback Dominique Davis on Tuesday. The move comes after veteran backup Caleb Evans suffered a knee injury in Montreal's 33-16 road win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.
Whitecaps Girls Elite squad looks to defend national title, then face CONCACAF's best

Whitecaps Girls Elite squad looks to defend national title, then face CONCACAF's best

The Vancouver Whitecaps women are headed to the new Northern Super League next year. But there are more immediate matters at hand. It starts this week with the League1 Canada Inter-Provincial Championship in Hamilton.
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