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Sport court clears Walker of wrongdoing, but denies show jumping team Tokyo entry

Sport court clears Walker of wrongdoing, but denies show jumping team Tokyo entry

The world's top sport court determined Canadian show jumper Nicole Walker inadvertently ingested a cocaine metabolite drinking South American tea, but did not reinstate the Canadian team for this summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Toronto Arrows take on MLR host Rugby ATL with a trophy on the line Saturday

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Toronto Arrows and Rugby ATL, who are sharing facilities in Marietta, Ga., will have a trophy on the line Saturday when they meet in Major League Rugby play.
Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu to face unbeaten Russian at UFC 263

Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu to face unbeaten Russian at UFC 263

TORONTO — Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will be looking for his sixth straight UFC win when he takes on unbeaten Russian Movsar Evloev at UFC 263 on June 12.
Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes third in third stage of Tour of Rwanda

Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes third in third stage of Tour of Rwanda

GICUMBI, Rwanda — Canadian rider James Piccoli finished third Tuesday in the third stage of the Tour of Rwanda. France's Alain Boileau, a member of the B&B Hotels p/b KTM team, won a sprint to the finish in the 171.
First Egyptian youth baseball league using program from Canada to teach game

First Egyptian youth baseball league using program from Canada to teach game

A curriculum developed by Baseball Canada is being used to help teach the game to Egypt's first youth baseball league.
Canadian diver Wiens takes bronze in 10-metre platform at World Cup in Tokyo

Canadian diver Wiens takes bronze in 10-metre platform at World Cup in Tokyo

TOKYO — Canada's Rylan Wiens finished with a bronze medal in the men's 10-metre platform Tuesday at a FINA Diving World Cup event. Wiens, from Saskatoon, was 10th after the semifinals, but he posted a cumulative score of 488.
Longtime executive Copeland joins Woodbine Entertainment as Chief Commercial Officer

Longtime executive Copeland joins Woodbine Entertainment as Chief Commercial Officer

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment hired Michael Copeland as its chief commercial officer on Tuesday. Copeland joins Woodbine Entertainment after having founded his own sports consulting business.
Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Madrid Open

Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Madrid Open

MADRID — Canada's Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the singles draw at the Madrid Open after suffering losses on Tuesday. The 11th-seeded Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Calgary chosen as host of 2023 world junior figure skating championships

OTTAWA — Calgary has been chosen to host the 2023 ISU world junior figure skating championships. The event will run Feb. 27-March 5 at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park.
Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have accomplished their first goal of the season — making the playoffs.