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WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson retains title via majority draw

WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson retains title via majority draw

TORONTO — WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis (Superman) Stevenson retained his title via majority draw with Badou Jack on Saturday night.
Canadian women to face Puerto Rico for gold at Challenge Cup

Canadian women to face Puerto Rico for gold at Challenge Cup

EDMONTON — Canada will play for gold at the NORCECA women's Challenge Cup after beating Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets on Saturday. The Canadians took the three-set match: 26-24, 25-18, 25-17 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
B.C. Lions bring back 6-time all-star offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye

B.C. Lions bring back 6-time all-star offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed six-time all-star Jovan Olafioye, the team announced Saturday. The offensive lineman spent seven seasons with Lions before he was acquired by the Montreal Alouettes last year.
Vasillevskiy shines late, Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2

Vasillevskiy shines late, Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Coach Jon Cooper and his players say it won't be easy to close the deal against the Washington Capitals.
LeBron, Cavs overpower Celtics 116-86 in Game 3

LeBron, Cavs overpower Celtics 116-86 in Game 3

CLEVELAND — Before taking the floor, LeBron James stood in the hallway with his teammates outside Cleveland's locker room and pounded his chest with both hands. The Celtics got thumped next.
NABF heavyweight champion Oscar Rivas beats Belgian on Stevenson-Jack undercard

NABF heavyweight champion Oscar Rivas beats Belgian on Stevenson-Jack undercard

TORONTO — NABF heavyweight champion Oscar (Kaboom) Rivas won a unanimous decision over Belgian Herve (Double Hache) Hubeaux on Saturday night. The judges scored the 10-round fight 99-91, 100-90, 100-90 for the Montreal-based Colombian.
Canadian Penny Oleksiak victorious at Atlanta Swim Classic

Canadian Penny Oleksiak victorious at Atlanta Swim Classic

Canadian Olympic medallist Penny Oleksiak posted two top-three finishes including a victory in the women's 200-metre butterfly on Saturday at the Atlanta Swim Classic. The 17-year-old from Toronto clocked in at two minutes 11.
Whitecaps rally for 2-2 draw with FC Dallas

Whitecaps rally for 2-2 draw with FC Dallas

FRISCO, Texas — Anthony Blondell's substitution in the 68th minute sparked the Vancouver Whitecaps as they climbed out of a two-nil hole to tie FC Dallas 2-2 on Saturday.
Hinchcliffe accepts blame for Indy 500 qualifying failure

Hinchcliffe accepts blame for Indy 500 qualifying failure

INDIANAPOLIS — James Hinchcliffe made one thing perfectly clear Saturday. Only he and his team are to blame for missing the Indianapolis 500. Not Pippa Mann.
Justify wins foggy Preakness, keeps Triple Crown bid alive

Justify wins foggy Preakness, keeps Triple Crown bid alive

BALTIMORE — Justify rounded the final turn and hit the top of the stretch winded but with the lead. The roar from the crowd was delayed, hushed by the thick fog that enveloped the track.