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Drone pilot fined after steering device above crowds during Raptors celebrations

OTTAWA — The federal government is fining a rogue drone pilot for flying the device over downtown Toronto as crowds celebrated the Raptors' historic NBA championship win — and again during the victory parade four days later.
Golfer Scott McCarron aims for three-peat at Shaw Charity Classic

Golfer Scott McCarron aims for three-peat at Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — Scott McCarron likes the sound of being referred to as the two-time defending champion of the Shaw Charity Classic.
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington enjoying spotlight after long road

St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington enjoying spotlight after long road

TORONTO — Jordan Binnington used to fly under the radar as he methodically went about his summer training. After a head-turning, seemingly-out-of-nowhere rookie campaign capped by a Stanley Cup victory, those days are long gone.

Canada advances to women's pair final at worlds, qualifies for Olympics

LINZ, Austria — Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer advanced to the women's pair final at the world rowing championships and qualified a Canadian boat in the event at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Janssens of Cloverdale, B.C.
Stampeders activate star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell off 6-game injured list

Stampeders activate star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell off 6-game injured list

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have activated star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell from the six-game injured list. The team made the announcement Thursday, adding Mitchell has returned to practice.
Cantona gives perplexing speech when accepting UEFA award

Cantona gives perplexing speech when accepting UEFA award

MONACO — Former France great Eric Cantona gave a typically perplexing speech after collecting the UEFA presidential award at the Champions League draw.
Manitoba triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk uptrending towards Tokyo 2020

Manitoba triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk uptrending towards Tokyo 2020

Tyler Mislawchuk races with his heart. Adding his head has made for a breakout triathlon season.
New generation of softball talent budding for Team Canada at Olympic qualifiers

New generation of softball talent budding for Team Canada at Olympic qualifiers

SURREY, B.C. — Emma Entzminger remembers fawning over the Canadian women's softball team as a teen. She'd sit in the stands at the annual Canada Cup tournament in Surrey, B.C.
Canada beats Puerto Rico, stays undefeated to secure first in group play

Canada beats Puerto Rico, stays undefeated to secure first in group play

SURREY, B.C. — The Canadian women got their first real test at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier and passed with ease.
Guerrero keeps hot streak alive despite Blue Jays' loss to Braves

Guerrero keeps hot streak alive despite Blue Jays' loss to Braves

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. learned to stop trying to rush into success at the major league level. And that's when he started to find it.