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Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old point guard declined his US$22.
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Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history

Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history

TORONTO — Changing the Toronto Raptors' culture will be an everyday project, with every player and member of the organization having to buy in. New head coach Darko Rajakovic knows that level of commitment has to start with him.
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MacDonald has to decide between two horses for $1-million North America Cup

MacDonald has to decide between two horses for $1-million North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — James MacDonald has a difficult decision to make. The resident of Guelph, Ont., is listed to drive both Redwood Hanover and Moment is Here in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga

Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga

TORONTO — Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of the Anthony Bass saga.
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Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his second season with the Oilers in 2022-23.
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Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT — Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament runs through Sunday at Frankfurt's Eissporthalle.
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Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' NBA win, police say

Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' NBA win, police say

DENVER (AP) — A shooting in downtown Denver amid fans celebrating the Nuggets' first NBA championship victory was likely sparked by a drug deal gone wrong, police said Tuesday.
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Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday.
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Group led by Toronto businessman Andlauer reaches agreement to buy Senators

Group led by Toronto businessman Andlauer reaches agreement to buy Senators

OTTAWA — The sale of the Ottawa Senators is coming to a close. A group led by Toronto-based businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NHL team, the Senators announced Tuesday.
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Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup

Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup

QUEBEC — Patrick Roy has resigned as general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts just over a week after the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team won the Memorial Cup.
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