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MONTREAL — Kent Hughes has yet to decide on the first pick at the 2022 NHL draft. The prospects in the running, meanwhile, have no clue if they'll be selected No. 1.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wincing from abdominal pain, unable to ply his customary relentless style of tennis, Rafael Nadal though he might need to stop playing in the Wimbledon quarterfinals against Taylor Fritz.

Two back-to-back wins has Sarah-Eve Rhéaume's confidence at an all-time high. The amateur golfer from Quebec City won the Glencoe Invitational in Calgary on June 18 with a tournament-best 65 in the third and final round.

The upcoming NHL regular season will start in Europe, with the first games in Canada not coming for another five days. The NHL announced its 2022-23 schedule Wednesday, with the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks kicking off the season Oct.

It's been quite the start to the season for Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions. The Victoria-born Rourke has been stellar for the unbeaten Lions (3-0). The former Ohio University star has completed 88-of-105 passes (83.

TORONTO — Lorenzo Insigne may hog the headlines, but fellow Italian Domenico Criscito is expected to play a key role of his own with Toronto FC.

EDMONTON — Last week, rookie Tre Ford became the first Canadian quarterback to start for the Edmonton Elks franchise in more than 50 years.

John Morris and Shannon Birchard have joined forces in mixed doubles curling.

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, Saskatchewan running back Jamal Morrow and Roughriders defensive lineman Pete Robertson were named the CFL's top performers for the month of June on Wednesday.

Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says a calf injury will likely delay Italian star Lorenzo Insigne's debut until July 23.