Canadian eight wins silver at Paris Olympics
Abbi Dent of Kenora and teammates Avalon Wasteneys Caileigh Filmer Jessica Levik Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski Kristina Walker Sydney Payne Kristen Kit Maya Meschkuleit row Canada’s women’s eight to silver in Vaires sur Marne. The crew rallied from the repechage to reach the final in 5 58.84, 4. Romania 5 54.39. Dent, 22, Michigan athlete, previously gold at 2023 Pan Ams.
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Romania
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University of Michigan
Ontario
Hunter finally wins Strathcona Invitational in dramatic final
Jeff Hunter, a veteran Ontario golfer, defeated Dallas Burgess 4 up with three to go after an eagle at nine and a tight start, winning the Strathcona Invitational on a gruelling three day, five round weekend. Burgess praised Hunter's stellar play and poise as the title race concluded.
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Aaron
Jeremy Kirk
Dallas
Bryan Burgess
Jeff
Canada bronze at World Cup as Japan seals seventh title
Canada defeated Mexico 4-2 at Port Arthur Stadium to claim bronze in Thunder Bay while Japan won its seventh consecutive World Cup, beating the United States 11-6 in the final. Andreanne Leblanc and Alizee Gelinas led Canada with two hits apiece and RBIs.
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Valcke
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Miyu Shiraishi
Miwa Naraoka
Miya Shimizu
Nanako Hanabusa
Alex Hugo
U.S
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Remi Schaber
Edith de Leija
Alexandria Hugo
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Border Cats fall to Eau Claire in must-win home stretch
Evan Esch pitched six and two thirds innings as the Eau Claire Express defeated Thunder Bay 4-2 at Port Arthur Stadium. Thunder Bay trails in the second half and hosts Eau Claire for three more games this week in a pivotal late-season stretch.
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SIJHL Names Dean Thibodeau New Commissioner
The Superior International Junior Hockey League appointed Dean Thibodeau as its new commissioner, succeeding Darin Nicholas. The Manchester native arrives from the NCAA West Coast Conference and brings 15 years in coaching and administration. The league, in its 24th season, will include seven returning teams and the expansion Kenora Devil Gap Islanders for 2024-25.
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Blazino
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