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Gimme five: Memorable moments from Game 6 of NBA Finals

Gimme five: Memorable moments from Game 6 of NBA Finals

The visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in six games.

Brooke Henderson records hole-in-one just before darkness halts play

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Canada's Brooke Henderson recorded a hole-in-one on her final hole before play was suspended due to darkness on Thursday night at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. On her sixth hole of the day (Henderson started at No.
Collaros, Fajardo both hurt in Riders CFL season opener in Hamilton

Collaros, Fajardo both hurt in Riders CFL season opener in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros was injured in the first quarter of the CFL season opener Thursday night versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Neymar undergoes questioning by police, denies rape claim

Neymar undergoes questioning by police, denies rape claim

SAO PAULO — Brazilian soccer star Neymar spent about five hours at a police station Thursday to undergo questioning about rape allegations against him, one of the final steps in the investigation.
Canada's Alphonso Davies a Gold Cup player to watch after stellar debut

Canada's Alphonso Davies a Gold Cup player to watch after stellar debut

A 16-year-old Alphonso Davies gave the soccer world whiplash at the Gold Cup two years ago.
Raptors forward Pascal Leonard learning plenty from watching Kawhi Leonard

Raptors forward Pascal Leonard learning plenty from watching Kawhi Leonard

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even if Kawhi Leonard decides to leave Toronto as a free agent this summer, his impact on the Raptors figures to be felt for years to come.
Canada ready for New Zealand team fighting for its World Cup life

Canada ready for New Zealand team fighting for its World Cup life

GRENOBLE, France — Captain Christine Sinclair expects to face a desperate side Saturday when fifth-ranked Canada takes on No. 19 New Zealand in the Women's World Cup at the Stade des Alpes.

University of Calgary sport builder Dennis Kadatz dies at age 80

CALGARY — Dennis Kadatz, a man considered the father of the University of Calgary's athletic program, died Monday at age 80. The University of Calgary announced Kadatz's death in a statement Thursday.

Canada's Emmanuel wins silver in 200 metres at Diamond League event in Oslo

OSLO — Toronto's Crystal Emmanuel finished second in the women's 200-metre race in the Diamond League event in Oslo, Norway, on Thursday. Emmanuel finished in 22.89 seconds, her best time of the season. Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands won in 22.
Eskimos relying on aggression under new defensive co-ordinator Phillip Lolley

Eskimos relying on aggression under new defensive co-ordinator Phillip Lolley

EDMONTON — For all of the changes to their roster, the most significant difference with the Edmonton Eskimos this season will be their approach on defence under new co-ordinator Phillip Lolley, starting against the Montreal Alouettes at Commonwealth