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Canucks sign defenceman Filip Johansson to two-year entry-level contract

Canucks sign defenceman Filip Johansson to two-year entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Filip Johansson to a two-year entry-level contract The 22-year-old is coming off his second season with Frolunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he recorded 11 points (three goals,
Andreescu advances to second round at Berlin with win over Siniakova

Andreescu advances to second round at Berlin with win over Siniakova

BERLIN — Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu won her first grass-court match of the season with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova in first-round action Monday at the Bett1Open.
Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to contract extension through 2023

Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to contract extension through 2023

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed wide receiver Keon Hatcher to a contract extension through the 2023 season. The 27-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma had 17 receptions for 214 yards and two touchdowns over seven games as a rookie last season.
Mikko Koskinen signs two-year deal in Switzerland after four seasons with Oilers

Mikko Koskinen signs two-year deal in Switzerland after four seasons with Oilers

Mikko Koskinen is saying goodbye to the Edmonton Oilers. Set to become an unrestricted free agent next month, the goaltender has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano, the Swiss club announced Monday.
Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt

Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with depression and anxiety. Dokic, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist at age 17 in 2000 and reached No.
Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million bonus

Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million bonus

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Josef Newgarden wanted to thank the pet service that helped him adopt his 30-pound mutt, Axel, that has become part of his family.
Vallee proves she belongs in elite divers company

Vallee proves she belongs in elite divers company

CALGARY — After collecting gold Saturday in synchronized diving with teammate Margo Erlam of Saskatoon, Sask., Mia Vallee of Beaconsfield, Que.

Canada U18 women to play for gold medal

MADISON, Wis. — Madison Chantler's goal midway through the third period on Sunday proved to be the winner as Canada defeated Finland 2-1 to advance to the gold-medal final of the women's U-18 world hockey championship.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. touched by Hall of Fame induction

Floyd Mayweather Jr. touched by Hall of Fame induction

VERONA, N.Y. (AP) — Reduced to tears at a banquet on the eve of his big day, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, just a tinge of emotion in his voice as he accepted the honor.
Guerrero homers, leads Stripling, Jays over Tigers 6-0

Guerrero homers, leads Stripling, Jays over Tigers 6-0

DETROIT (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Ross Stripling pitched one-hit ball for six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0 Sunday.