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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
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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
Read More »Tij Iginla embraces family name, eager to follow his Hall of Fame dad’s footsteps entering NHL draft
Tij Iginila doesn’t shy away from his famous last name, instead embracing the expectations that come with being the son of a Hockey Hall of Famer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Free agency opens: PWHL Montreal signs top draft pick Cayla Barnes to 3-year deal
PWHL Montreal has signed top draft pick Cayla Barnes for three seasons, giving the team another top defender to build around. The signing comes on the opening day of the window for teams to sign draft picks and free agents from other teams. CBC | Sports News
Read More »PWHL Draft, Awards reaction show featuring Taylor Heise’s Walter Cup stories
Host Rob Pizzo is joined by analyst Karissa Donkin and playoff MVP Taylor Heise for the last episode of Hockey North from the inaugural PWHL season. CBC | Sports News
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