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Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter has won the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award. The award recognizes the NBA player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership on and off the court as a mentor or role model, plus commitment and dedication to the team.

The fact that the Penguins have raced out to a 3-1 series lead over the San Jose Sharks without a single goal from their superstar captain Sidney Crosby is a testament to their depth.

Josh Donaldson had three hits, including a three-run homer and a triple, and R.A. Dickey won consecutive starts for the first time since last summer, helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Tuesday's gritty performance in Ottawa showed Canada's women's soccer team will be worth watching at the Olympics with its veteran core surrounded by promising youth.

Many of the world's top soccer powers will battle for continental supremacy when UEFA Euro 2016 kicks off Friday in France. Here's a look at some of the favourites, a darkhorse and some long shots in the 24-team European championship tournament.

Kimberly Hyacinthe of Montreal might need to run the race of her life to claim victory in Thursday's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League track field meet (CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET). The 2015 world gold and silver medallists, Dafne Schippers and Elaine Thompson, are in the field.

Watch the IAAF Diamond League track and field meet in Oslo, Norway live now, featuring Canadian sprinters Kimberly Hyacinthe and Andre De Grasse along with pole vaulter Shawn Barber.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Golden State after suffering a concussion in Game 2.

Bismack Biyombo is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after reportedly opting out of his contract with the Toronto Raptors.

Maria Sharapova has been suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation for testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.

Muhammad Ali insisted the tickets for his memorial be free. But some people are looking to turn a profit.

Ontario's auditor general says last summer's Pan Am and Parapan Am Games in Toronto came in $342 million over budget, but the province still paid more than $5 million in performance bonuses.

The Pittsburgh Penguins could claim their fourth Stanley Cup victory on Thursday night and the playoff MVP will be crowned. Here's the case for three potential winners: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, rookie goalie Matt Murray and, be still your hearts, Leafs fans, Phil Kessel.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado charged the mound and unleashed a hard punch against Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura after getting drilled in Baltimore.

Clint Dempsey had a goal and two assists, and the United States rebounded from its opening loss in Copa America with a convincing 4-0 victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday night.

Clint Dempsey had a goal and two assists, and the United States rebounded from its opening loss in Copa America with a convincing 4-0 victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday night.

Ian Kinsler drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning single as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game on Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Substitute Janine Beckie scored deep into injury time to give Canada a 1-0 win over Brazil in a women's soccer friendly Tuesday night.

President Barack Obama won't be attending Muhammad Ali's memorial service, but he and first lady Michelle Obama are sending a letter with a close aide to be read at Friday's service.

Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays have some work to do if they want to see their players starting the 2016 MLB All-Star Game in San Diego.

Canada's veteran show jumper Ian Millar may not be able to compete at the Rio Olympics after his top horse was forced to undergo surgery.