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Kent Farrington comes out on top of jump off to win Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows

Kent Farrington comes out on top of jump off to win Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows

CALGARY — World No. 1 Kent Farrington came out on top of a three-way jump off, edging Canada's Lisa Carlsen and Japan's Karen Polle to capture the RBC Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows on Saturday.
Veteran receivers Bagg, Grant and Owens among Roughriders' final cuts

Veteran receivers Bagg, Grant and Owens among Roughriders' final cuts

It seems veteran receivers Rob Bagg, Bakari Grant and Chad Owens won't be with the Saskatchewan Roughriders this season. The three were reportedly among Saskatchewan's final cuts Saturday. CFL teams have until 10 a.m.
Dixie Moon upsets Wonder Gadot to capture $500,000 Woodbine Oaks race

Dixie Moon upsets Wonder Gadot to capture $500,000 Woodbine Oaks race

TORONTO — A relaxed approach earned Dixie Moon and jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva a huge win in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Saturday.
Justify wins at Belmont Stakes to become 13th Triple Crown winner

Justify wins at Belmont Stakes to become 13th Triple Crown winner

NEW YORK — Justify has won the Belmont Stakes to become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown winner and second since 2015. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was a 4-5 favourite heading into the 150th Belmont on Saturday.
Smoak scores on bases-loaded walk, Blue Jays defeat Orioles in 10 innings

Smoak scores on bases-loaded walk, Blue Jays defeat Orioles in 10 innings

TORONTO — Luke Maile was prepared to deliver a walk-off hit when he stepped into the batter's box with two out and the bases loaded in the 10th inning. Turns out he didn't have to.
Canadian women to play for rugby seven bronze after loss to New Zealand

Canadian women to play for rugby seven bronze after loss to New Zealand

PARIS — Canada's women's rugby sevens team will play for bronze at the Paris Sevens after dropping a 34-7 decision to New Zealand in Saturday's semifinal.
Manziel throws for 88 yards as Ticats beat Als 30-15 in CFL pre-season finale

Manziel throws for 88 yards as Ticats beat Als 30-15 in CFL pre-season finale

MONTREAL — Johnny Manziel wasn't flawless in his second CFL pre-season game, but he did enough to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a come-from-behind victory.
Canada's Pamela Ware finally breaks through for World Cup diving bronze

Canada's Pamela Ware finally breaks through for World Cup diving bronze

WUHAN, China — Pamela Ware of Montreal won bronze in the three-metre springboard in a FINA diving World Cup on Saturday, her first major international medal since 2013. "I'm so happy about how the whole day went and yesterday," Ware said.
Fourth time's the charm: Simona Halep tops Stephens to win French Open

Fourth time's the charm: Simona Halep tops Stephens to win French Open

PARIS — Maybe all of those losses in Grand Slam finals helped Simona Halep actually win one.
Canada opens the 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament with pair of wins

Canada opens the 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament with pair of wins

BOCAUE, Philippines — Canada kicked off the FIBA 3x3 World Cup basketball tournament Saturday with a pair of victories over Mongolia and Russia.