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Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

LONDON (AP) — Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic's opponent by saying his name. Maybe they were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him.
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Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso joins the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars

Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso joins the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars

CHICAGO — Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso has signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League.
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Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada's rugby sevens women have been drawn in a pool with New Zealand, Fiji and China at the Paris Olympics later this month. The Canadians, who finished fifth in the HSBC SVNS overall standings this season, will play No. 6 Fiji and No.
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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri waiting on forward Sasha Vezenkov

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri waiting on forward Sasha Vezenkov

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is willing to be patient with Sasha Vezenkov. The 28-year-old forward was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Raptors on June 28 on the second day of the NBA Draft.
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Former Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sex assault of teen at hotel in 2021

Former Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sex assault of teen at hotel in 2021

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — Two former Quebec junior hockey players were handed prison sentences Monday for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 in the aftermath of a Victoriaville Tigres championship celebration.
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Taylor Fritz comes back from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon

Taylor Fritz comes back from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn't even chase, wrapping up the American's comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon's fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual
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Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley sign multi-year deals with Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley sign multi-year deals with Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — The future is now for Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Barnes and Quickley had new deals with the Toronto Raptors officially announced on Monday, locking up the team's young core for at least the next three seasons.
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Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris

Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris

GATINEAU, Que. — Captain Nick Hoag will lead Canada's men's volleyball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Monday.
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Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon

Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Ena Shibahara of Japan are out of Wimbledon after losing in the women's doubles third round Monday.
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Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major
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