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Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference rookie of the month

For the second time this season, Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference rookie of the month. Barnes took the honour after averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and four assists in 22 games since March 1.

Apr 11, 2022 1:37 PM Read more >

N.L. Royal St. John's Regatta ends 'sexist' gender-based rowing distances

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Pending a trial run in June, men and women will row the same distances at the Royal St. John's Regatta in August for the first time in the race's 203-year history, officials announced Monday.

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BetRivers CEO feels online casinos could be huge boon for Ontario government

TORONTO — Single-game sports betting has been front and centre since Ontario's fledgling industry opened fully last week but Richard Schwartz says online casinos will generate substantially more tax dollars for the provincial government.

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Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews named NHL's first star of the week

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's first star of the week after scoring seven goals and four assists in four games.

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MLSE announces multi-year sports-betting partnership with PointsBet Canada

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has another sports-betting partnership. MLSE announced Monday it has agreed to a multi-year agreement with PointsBet Canada.

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Blue Jays go on first road trip of 2022 to visit Yankees in the Bronx

TORONTO — It's been a solid start to the Toronto Blue Jays' season, winning their first home-opening series at Rogers Centre in three years.

Apr 11, 2022 7:22 AM Read more >

Jayden Nelson's highlight-reel goal lifts Toronto into a tie with Real Salt Lake

SANDY, Utah — Toronto FC remains a work in progress early in the MLS season, a group that can delight at one end and disappoint at the other. But it seems headed in the right direction under veteran coach Bob Bradley.

Apr 11, 2022 6:26 AM Read more >

76ers' Thybulle not fully vaccinated, can't play in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matisse Thybulle took a seat, took a breath and took a moment to explain why he made a choice — one the Philadelphia 76ers defensive specialist admitted he tried to keep hidden — not to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Apr 11, 2022 6:09 AM Read more >

Fox to televise 35 of 64 World Cup matches on main network

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox will televise 35 World Cup matches on its main Fox broadcast network, including all three U.S. first-round games in Qatar and all from the quarterfinals on.

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Radio Waves: Blue Jays take to the road but radio crew to call games from Toronto

When Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette snagged a liner in the ninth inning of Saturday's 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers, Blue Jays broadcaster Ben Wagner called the play with the energy of an observer who was clearly on the scene.

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