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Raptors do without live visits from potential recruits as NBA draft approaches

Raptors do without live visits from potential recruits as NBA draft approaches

TORONTO — Any other season would have the Toronto Raptors' getting to know potential draft picks over intimate dinners in Toronto. They'd be showing them around the city.
Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive

Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive

After enduring a COVID-19 outbreak that kept the Orlando Pride from taking part in the NWSL's Challenge Cup, Erin McLeod is enjoying life on and off the field in Iceland.
F1 driver Stroll back after positive test for COVID-19

F1 driver Stroll back after positive test for COVID-19

SILVERSTONE, England — Formula One driver Lance Stroll said he intends to race at the Portuguese Grand Prix this week after finishing a period of self-isolation following a positive test for the coronavirus.
Canadian Milos Raonic eliminates Bedene to advance to second round at European Open

Canadian Milos Raonic eliminates Bedene to advance to second round at European Open

ANTWERP, Belgium — Canada's Milos Raonic has advanced to the second round of the European Open. The No. 6 seed, from Thornhill, Ont., beat world No. 52 Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia 6-3, 7-6 (4) at the ATP Tour 250 hard-court event on Wednesday.
Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts — the Los Angeles Dodgers stars all shined. Nothing out of the ordinary there, even if the setting was surreal.
Maple Leafs sign forward Ilya Mikheyev to two-year contract extension

Maple Leafs sign forward Ilya Mikheyev to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Ilya Mikheyev have agreed to a two-year, US$3.29 million contract extension. The team announced the deal, which carries an average annual value of $1.645 million, on Tuesday.
Manitoba senior hockey team changes Indigenous name to Bombers

Manitoba senior hockey team changes Indigenous name to Bombers

MORDEN, Man. — A senior hockey team in a small Manitoba city has changed its name following a push against the use of Indigenous names and caricatures as mascots.
Déjà vu: Rashford haunts PSG as United wins 2-1 in Paris

Déjà vu: Rashford haunts PSG as United wins 2-1 in Paris

PARIS — It was a case of déjà vu as Marcus Rashford returned to haunt Paris Saint-Germain, scoring with another late winner as Manchester United won 2-1 in their opening Champions League group game on Tuesday.
Indiana Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach

Indiana Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana wanted its next coach to take the franchise in a new direction. The Pacers were seeking someone who could communicate with today’s players, who was open to a new offensive philosophy and who could win some post-season games.
CONCACAF League match postponed after positive COVID-19 tests ahead of kickoff

CONCACAF League match postponed after positive COVID-19 tests ahead of kickoff

A Scotiabank CONCACAF League match between Haiti's Arcahaie FC and Belize's Verdes FC was postponed just hours before kickoff Tuesday after four players and four staff members from Verdes FC have tested positive for COVID-19.