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From Whitehorse to Whitecaps: Yukon soccer player set to suit up for first pro game in Canada

On Sunday, an 18-year-old from Whitehorse will do something no other soccer player from the Yukon has done before: Suit up and play a professional game in Canada.

Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton edged at USATF Bermuda Games

Noah Lyles has said his fellow sprinters may be in trouble this season. The world 200m champion opened it by nearly grabbing a win in his complementary event, the 100m, at the USATF Bermuda Games on Saturday.

Sweden and Canada book places in World Curling Championship final

Defending champions Sweden kept their bid for another gold medal in the LGT World Men's Curling Championships on track by beating Italy 8-4 in the semi-finals. Sweden will be facing rivals Canada in Sunday's clash for the world title, while Italy and hosts USA will battle it out for bronze. Ad/> Saturday's semi-final saw Sweden wipe the floor with a struggling Italy, opening the scoring in the second end when skip Niklas Edin played a hit for two points.

Fiji overpower New Zealand to win Singapore Rugby Sevens

Fiji produced a powerful performance to see off New Zealand 28-17 on Sunday and clinch victory in the Singapore leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Canadian welterweight Malott scores first-round TKO win in UFC debut

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott won his UFC debut in style Saturday, knocking out American Mickey Gall in the first round on the undercard of UFC 273.