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New York Sirens have signed No. 1 pick Sarah Fillier to a one-year contract nearly four months after taking the Canadian national team and Princeton University forward with the first choice in the PWHL draft. CBC | Sports News
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UN chief tells Israel that draft law blocking aid agency UNRWA in Gaza would be ‘catastrophe’
Draft Israeli legislation that would stop the UN Palestinian refugee agency working in the Gaza Strip and West Bank would be a “catastrophe” if enacted, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday. He said he raised his concerns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBC | World News
Read More »Canucks acquire defenceman Brannstrom from Avalanche for Poolman, draft pick
The Vancouver Canucks have sent defenceman Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche for defenceman Erik Brannstrom. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NWSL reaches new CBA that adds more money for players, ends draft
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money for the players. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Blue Jays select pitcher Trey Yesavage with 1st pick in MLB amateur draft
Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police over draft
Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. CBC | World News
Read More »Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev’s rights at NHL draft
The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft’s second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a big chunk of salary cap space in a matter of minutes. And the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move in hopes of addressing their blue-line needs. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors draft Mogbo, Shead after making pair of trades for picks; Lakers select Bronny
Jonathan Mogbo has been selected 31st overall by the Raptors in the NBA draft. It was the first pick of the second round and Toronto will pick again with the 45th pick overall, thanks to a trade earlier Thursday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Israel’s Supreme Court rules military draft must include ultra-Orthodox men
Israel’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students into the military, a decree with the potential to divide Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition. CBC | World News
Read More »Grizzlies select Canadian centre Zach Edey with 9th-overall pick in NBA draft
Zach Edey has been selected ninth overall in the NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old centre from Toronto is the first Canadian to be drafted this year. CBC | Sports News
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