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Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard was eliminated from the Connecticut Open on Tuesday night, falling in straight sets to top seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in the second round. CBC | Sports News

Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak has always called the Beach neighbourhood home, but now fellow Olympian Taylor Ruck and rising star Rebecca Smith have found a home away from home in Toronto. CBC | Sports News

Could the next Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team have some star power after all? Hockey Canada general manager Sean Burke said Tuesday that he’s inquired about the plans and potential availability of long-time NHLers and current free agents Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla. CBC | Sports News

GEOFFREY BOYCOTT has admitted he was wrong to claim he would have to ‘black up’ to get a knighthood. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

SIR GEOFF HURST has told Gareth Southgate to ignore calls for Wayne Rooney’s return to the England fold and instead call time on the striker’s international career. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

BRENDAN RODGERS hailed his Celtic side for bouncing off the ropes to land a knockout punch in the scrap for a Champions League jackpot. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG keeps calling Zinedine Zidane about the prospect of joining Real Madrid, according to surprise reports in Spain. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

JURGEN KLOPP admits Philippe Coutinho is not available for tomorrow’s visit of Hoffenheim due to illness. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking for one more player before the transfer window shuts and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest news and gossip coming out of Old Trafford. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Canada’s representative at the Little League World Series has taken a typical journey for teams who participate, one that includes nearly non-stop competition and travel with all of the attendant costs. CBC | Sports News