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OAKVILLE, Ont. — The PointsBet Invitational saw its first major upset in women's competition Friday with Christina Black defeating Jennifer Jones 9-6 in second-round action at the single-elimination curling tournament.

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Europe swept the opening session of the Ryder Cup for the first time in its history, a beating so thorough that none of the foursomes matches reached the 18th hole.

VANCOUVER — After a gruelling streak of seven games away from home, which ended with a disappointing draw with bottom-of-the-league Colorado, the Vancouver Whitecaps are relying on home comforts to help lock in a playoff spot.

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer got exactly what he wanted Friday. Andlauer appointed Steve Staios as the team's new president of hockey operations.

Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL. Now she’s finding a place for herself in hockey’s top men’s league — and it's behind the bench.

OTTAWA — With just four games remaining this season, the Ottawa Redblacks know there is little room for error. The Redblacks (4-10) sit outside the CFL's playoff picture, but they’re not eliminated.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Paralympic Committee disagreed with the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in next summer's Paralympic Games in Paris.

HAMILTON — Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night.