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Lutsenko claims 1st Tour de France victory on Stage 6

Lutsenko claims 1st Tour de France victory on Stage 6

MONT AIGOUAL, France — On paper at least, Stage 6 of the Tour de France looked interesting, with a steep ascent toward the end that the 117-year-old race was scaling for the first time and which seemed like it might tempt top contenders to test each
Nets hire Canadian Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach

Nets hire Canadian Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach

Steve Nash was one of the NBA's most entertaining point guards, the engineer of a high-scoring team that helped usher in a new era of basketball. Now the Brooklyn Nets want to see what the Canadian can do as a coach.
Gustafson feels open-minded approach will be beneficial in Elite Series events

Gustafson feels open-minded approach will be beneficial in Elite Series events

Jeff Gustafson believes an open-minded approach will help him net a second straight Bassmasters Classic berth. The Kenora, Ont., resident is currently No. 33 in the Elite Series standings after five of the nine scheduled events.
Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life

Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life

NEW YORK — The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to remain under contract with Montreal Alouettes

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to remain under contract with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Vernon Adams Jr. is staying put. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday their star quarterback will remain under contract to the CFL club.
CP NewsAlert: Canadian Steve Nash named head coach of Brooklyn Nets

CP NewsAlert: Canadian Steve Nash named head coach of Brooklyn Nets

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Canadian Steve Nash is the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an eight-time NBA all-star and a two-time most valuable player during his playing career. The Canadian Press
Canucks, Raptors, Canadian tennis stars all in the spotlight on busy sports day

Canucks, Raptors, Canadian tennis stars all in the spotlight on busy sports day

It's a busy sports day for Canada on Thursday, with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Raptors and four tennis players taking centre stage.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Western Conference Semifinal Colorado 4 Dallas 1 (Series tied 3-3) --- NBA Miami 116 Milwaukee 114 (Heat lead series 2-0) Western Conference Quarterfinal Houston 104 Oklahoma City 102 (Rockets win series 4-3) --- MLB American Le
Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75

Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75

NEW YORK — Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop major league mounds for two decades.
Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

EDMONTON — The biggest boost for the Colorado Avalanche in must-win game after must-win game comes from an unlikely source — their third-string goaltender.