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Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.

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My Boy Prince installed as early 7-5 favourite for King's Plate

TORONTO — They were 1-2 in last year's $1-million King's Plate and trainer Mark Casse anticipates another interesting battle between jockeys Patrick Husbands and Sahin Civaci on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.

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Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

EDMONTON — Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.

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York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan

TORONTO — York United FC has signed midfielder Santiago Marquez, son of legendary Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.

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Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup.

Aug 13, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers defenceman Broberg, forward Holloway

ST LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway on Tuesday. The Blues have offered a two-year contract at $4.58 million a season to Broberg and a two-year contract at $2.

Aug 13, 2024 9:35 AM Read more >

Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed Canadian receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster.

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Will Wagner, son of All-Star closer, enjoys big MLB debut for Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Once he finally secured tickets for his famous father, Will Wagner had a major league debut to remember.

Aug 13, 2024 1:35 AM Read more >

Francis fires gem, Wagner gets 3 hits in MLB debut as Blue Jays beat Angels 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major-league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night.

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Resilient Popyrin beats Rublev in straight sets to win NBO men's singles title

MONTREAL — Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the No.

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