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Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Gary Trent Jr.
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South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game

South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 23 points and 18 rebounds to back up her AP National Player of the Year award and carry South Carolina to the NCAA championship game with a 72-59 victory over Louisville in the semifinals on Friday night.
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No. 8 Saskatchewan stuns No. 1 Brock in opener of U Sports Men's Final 8

No. 8 Saskatchewan stuns No. 1 Brock in opener of U Sports Men's Final 8

EDMONTON — Marquavian Stephens made a lay-up to put Saskatchewan up one with six seconds to play, and Nervens Demosthene and Tyrese Potoma made free throws to ice the game as the No.
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Hope Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges

Hope Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. women’s national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said.
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A look at the Canadian men's Group F opponents at the World Cup in Qatar

A look at the Canadian men's Group F opponents at the World Cup in Qatar

A look at the teams that will be facing the 38th-ranked Canadian men in Group F at the World Cup in Qatar: BELGIUM Ranking: No. 2. The Belgians gave way to Brazil this week, falling to No. 2 after taking over top spot in September 2018.
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Toronto FC, New York City FC look to even records after tough starts to MLS season

Toronto FC, New York City FC look to even records after tough starts to MLS season

TORONTO — The weather has not been helping Toronto FC's early-season preparations. For New York City FC, a congested schedule has complicated matters for the defending MLS champions.
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Maple Leafs No. 1 goaltender Jack Campbell set to return from rib injury

Maple Leafs No. 1 goaltender Jack Campbell set to return from rib injury

TORONTO — Jack Campbell has been through plenty of tough times.
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Athletes can battle effects of maltreatment in sport well into adulthood

Athletes can battle effects of maltreatment in sport well into adulthood

Brittany Rogers is an adult now and three years removed from her athletic career, yet the cutting words of her childhood gymnastics coaches still play like a broken record in her mind. You're fat. You're stupid. You're not good enough.
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Longtime Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens saw it all and told it well

Longtime Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens saw it all and told it well

Former Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens, who earned Hall of Fame recognition in both lacrosse and hockey while criss-crossing the globe in more than three decades with the national news agency, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
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Toronto Blue Jays extend manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through 2023 season

Toronto Blue Jays extend manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through 2023 season

TORONTO, Kan. — The Toronto Blue Jays extended Charlie Montoyo's contract on Friday, locking up the skipper through the 2023 season. He helped the team to a 91-win campaign last year and finished fourth in American League manager of the year voting.
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