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Felix Auger-Aliassime upset in Grand Prix Hassan II quarterfinals

MARRAKESH, Morocco — Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to Alex Molcan Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix Hassan II ATP event 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7). Auger-Aliassime entered the tournament as its top seed but got upset by Molcan.

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Cavalry FC appoints veteran defender Mason Trafford as its new captain

CALGARY — Cavalry FC has named Mason Trafford as its new captain. The 35-year-old defender succeeds Nik Ledgerwood, the CPL team's first captain who retired in January.

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Blue Jays announce opening day 28-man roster, put Borucki and Pearson on injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced their 28-man active roster ahead of Opening Day on Thursday afternoon. Left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki was been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain retroactive to Monday.

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University of Toronto scholars ask Sport Minister for a review of Own The Podium

TORONTO — Three University of Toronto sport scholars are asking Canada's sport minister to take a look at Own The Podium's mandate amid mounting allegations of athlete maltreatment.

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Celebration tour a sendoff for veteran Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé is trying to take in all of the details as she trains with her teammates on the Canadian women's soccer squad this week. With her playing career coming to a close, she knows these moments mark the end of an era.

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Next Level: Blue Jays target post-season after falling short by one game in 2021

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., captured the Toronto Blue Jays' mood perfectly at spring training when he was asked what his expectations were for this season. “What we did last year was the trailer,” Guerrero said through a translator on March 17.

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Oh baby, Bob Cole's getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy

TORONTO — Bob Cole is looking forward to sitting back and watching both the Masters and the world men's curling championship this weekend. And, as always, some hockey.

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Olympic sprint champion De Grasse named ambassador for Coolbet

TORONTO — He's all business on the track, but Andre De Grasse is anxious to show he also has a lighter side. Coolbet, an online sportsbook, unveiled the champion sprinter as an ambassador Thursday.

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Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job. The team announced Thursday that Joe Will remains interim GM until a full-time replacement can be found.

Apr 7, 2022 10:36 AM Read more >

TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — A partnership between TheScore Bet and the Toronto Blue Jays seems like a natural fit to John Levy, the CEO of the sportsbook.

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