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Rugby Star Madell Named Canada's Flagbearer For Parapan Am Games Closing Ceremony

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Aug, 2015 01:25 PM
    TORONTO — Rugby player Zak Madell will be Canada's flagbearer at the Parapan Am Games closing ceremony tonight.
     
    Madell led Canada to gold in a 57-54 win over the United States yesterday.
     
    That win sent Canada to the Paralympics next summer in Rio.
     
    The 21 year old from Okotoks, Alta., scored 34 goals against the Americans.

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    Vancouver Whitecaps FC acquire Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero

    Vancouver Whitecaps FC acquire Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero
    VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced Thursday that the club has acquired Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero from Chile's Primera Division side O'Higgins FC.

    Vancouver Whitecaps FC acquire Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero

    Vancouver Wins Back-To-Back Games As Alex Burrows Leads Canucks To 7-1 Rout Of Coyotes

    Vancouver Wins Back-To-Back Games As Alex Burrows Leads Canucks To 7-1 Rout Of Coyotes
    VANCOUVER — Alex Burrows's two goals Monday night won't be making any highlight reels, but they did help send the Canucks into the holiday break on a high note.

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    Source: B.C. Lions Come To Terms With Jeff Tedford To Take Over As Club's Coach

    Source: B.C. Lions Come To Terms With Jeff Tedford To Take Over As Club's Coach
    A league source says Tedford has agreed to terms to become the new head coach of the B.C. Lions and will be introduced today at a news conference in Vancouver.

    Source: B.C. Lions Come To Terms With Jeff Tedford To Take Over As Club's Coach

    Weak Second Period Swings Momentum As Canucks Extend Losing Streak To Five

    Weak Second Period Swings Momentum As Canucks Extend Losing Streak To Five
    VANCOUVER — A weak second period, marred by a soft goal on Eddie Lack, was all the Vancouver Canucks needed to extend their losing streak to five games.

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    Difference Maker: Kari Lehtonen Stellar Early As Stars Down Canucks

    Difference Maker: Kari Lehtonen Stellar Early As Stars Down Canucks
    The Dallas goalie stoned Radim Vrbata just over 30 seconds into the first period, and stared down a number of other great chances in the opening 20 minutes in the Stars' 2-0 victory.

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    Vancouver Whitecaps Re-sign Attacking Midfielder Mauro Rosales To Contract

    Vancouver Whitecaps Re-sign Attacking Midfielder Mauro Rosales To Contract
    The 33-year-old Argentine had 11 assists in 32 Major League Soccer appearances last season. He was acquired by the Whitecaps last August in a trade with Chivas USA.

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