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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at home in Montreal after National Bank Open

Canadian women’s tennis player Eugenie Bouchard waves to the crowd following her qualifying match loss to American Danielle Collins at the National Bank Open tournament in Montreal on August 5, 2023.

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, is retiring from tennis at this year's National Bank Open in Montreal.

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Norwegian ski cross racer and 2010 Olympic medallist dies at 49 after lightning strike

Norwegian ski cross racer Audun Groenvold holds a bronze medal in his right hand during the medal ceremony of the men's final of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 21, 2010.

Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.

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Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026

New Zealand women’s golfer Lydia Ko poses for a photo with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after winning the LPGA Canadian Women's Open in Edmonton, Alberta on August 25, 2013.

Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton was named the host of the 2026 women's national championship by Golf Canada on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

The Canadian men's soccer team trains at BMO Field in Toronto on June 9, 2025 ahead of their game against Ivory Coast at the Canadian Shield Tournament.

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.

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Corey Conners, healed from a wrist injury, leads Canadian foursome into British Open

Canadian golfer Corey Conners hits his approach shot on the eighth hole in the second round of the Canadian Open in Caledon, Ont., on June 6, 2025.

Led by world No. 24 Corey Conners, four Canadians are in the field for the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

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MLB, union could let players in 2028 Olympics during extended all-star break

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves on October 26, 2021 in Texas.

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended all-star break.

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Cal Raleigh becomes 1st catcher, switch-hitter to win MLB's Home Run Derby

A men's baseball player is shown on the follow through of a swing of the bat.

Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby brother was behind the plate. Only this time, there were tens of thousands looking on at Truist Park and a $1 million US prize.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Jim Clancy, longtime Blue Jays starting pitcher and 1982 all-star, dead at 69

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jim Clancy is pictured sitting in the team’s dugout at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on May 28, 1983.

Jim Clancy, who made his Major League debut during the Toronto Blue Jays' 1977 expansion season and spent 12 seasons with the club as a key member of its starting rotation, has died at 69.

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to hit 5th for AL in Tuesday's MLB all-star game in Atlanta

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., of the Toronto Blue Jays, bats in the second inning for the American League against the National League during the 94th MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to represent the Toronto Blue Jays at his fifth MLB all-star game on Tuesday, hitting fifth in the American League lineup in Atlanta, while catcher Alejandro Kirk will be a reserve player.

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Rory McIlroy returns home to Ireland for British Open ready to embrace the love

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th during the second round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

On Monday, golfer Rory McIlroy walked over to spectators wanting his autograph, including on one large flag of his native Northern Ireland. He returns home to be celebrated as much as the fans want to see him end a more special year on a spectacular note at the British Open.

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Palmer inspires underdog Chelsea past European champion Paris Saint-Germain to win Club World Cup

A men's soccer player celebrates a goal with teammates.

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed Joao Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the European champions 3-0 on Sunday in the final of the first expanded Club World Cup.

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'Humane decision': Horse euthanized after injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race

Officials at the annual rodeo event say a horse that was hurt during a chuckwagon race on Saturday has been euthanized.

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Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win 1st Wimbledon title

A men's tennis player celebrates with his arms raised.

Jannik Sinner defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon championship and reverse the result of their epic French Open final five weeks ago.

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Manitoba's U18 boys football team strikes gold in national Indigenous championship

Team Manitoba U18 Indigenous High-Performance Football hoists the 2025 Indigenous Football Canada U18 National Championship.

It was a gold medal for Manitoba's Indigenous High-Performance Team at the 2025 Indigenous Football Canada U18 Men's National Championships in Winnipeg last week.

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Canadian women lose 5-set heartbreaker to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League

A female volleyball player hits the ball with both hands together as two teammates look on.

One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Canada drops opening water polo match to Americans at World Aquatics Championships

It was a 18-9 loss at the hands of the United States Friday for Canada's men's water polo team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

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