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Raptors' guard VanVleet sits Game 4, doesn't sound like a return is imminent

Raptors' guard VanVleet sits Game 4, doesn't sound like a return is imminent

WASHINGTON — Fred VanVleet doesn't sound like he'll be ready to return to the Toronto Raptors' lineup any time soon.

Rodrigue perfect as Canada shuts out Swiss at men's under-18 worlds

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia — Olivier Rodrigue made 17 saves as Canada shut out Switzerland 5-0 on Sunday in preliminary play at the under-18 men's world championship. Allan McShane had a power-play goal and an assist to lead the Canadian (3-0) offence.

CONCACAF cancels Women's U17 tournament because of violence

MIAMI — CONCACAF has cancelled the rest of its 2018 Women's Under-17 Championship following violence in Managua, Nicaragua, where the tournament began Thursday.
Boeser, Barzal and Keller nominated for Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year

Boeser, Barzal and Keller nominated for Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year

NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks right-winger Brock Boeser, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and Arizona Coyotes centre Clayton Keller were named the three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Sunday by the NHL.

Ak Bars Kazan upsets CSKA Moscow to win KHL's Gagarin Cup

MOSCOW — Russia's Ak Bars Kazan won the Kontinental Hockey League's Gagarin Cup for the third time in its history on Sunday with a surprise 4-1 series win over CSKA Moscow.

Gardiner, Leafs feel Bruins curse lifted after 4-3 Game 5 win in Boston

TORONTO — Jake Gardiner and his teammates from the Toronto Maple Leafs have learned to keep their composure. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Saturday.
Man City celebrates title, Wenger's farewell starts with win

Man City celebrates title, Wenger's farewell starts with win

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City's jubilant fans ran onto the field in their thousands, singing and dancing as the Premier League champions' title celebrations exploded into life at Etihad Stadium.

Rawsthorne's try lifts Wolfpack over Raiders 16-12; Toronto wins ninth in a row

BARROW-IN-FURNESS, United Kingdom — Nick Rawsthorne's try in the 49th minute followed by a Ryan Brierley conversion gave the Toronto Wolfpack a 16-12 win over the Barrow Raiders on Sunday in the fifth Round of the Challenge Cup.
Nadal beats Nishikori to win Monte Carlo Masters

Nadal beats Nishikori to win Monte Carlo Masters

MONACO — Rafael Nadal won a record 31st Masters title after beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
'When everybody leaves: Counselling key to help Humboldt move on after bus crash

'When everybody leaves: Counselling key to help Humboldt move on after bus crash

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Mary-Jane Wilkinson is worried about what will happen to families and a community grieving the dead and the injured in a tragic hockey bus crash earlier this month in Saskatchewan.