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Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah continues to shine at triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah continues to shine at triple-A

WORCESTER, Mass. — Top Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah delivered his third strong start in as many outings on Wednesday night for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons.
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McDavid recognized as Art Ross winner, Matthews as Richard winner after season ends

McDavid recognized as Art Ross winner, Matthews as Richard winner after season ends

NEW YORK — With the NHL regular season finally over, the league has officially recognized Edmonton captain Connor McDavid as the winner of the 2020-21 Art Ross Trophy and Toronto forward Auston Matthews as the winner of the Maurice (Rocket) Richard A
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Canada Soccer president sees post-pandemic positives, on and off the field

Canada Soccer president sees post-pandemic positives, on and off the field

Nick Bontis laughs when asked about his work schedule Bontis, who turns 52 on May 27, juggles his duties as Canada Soccer president with his day job as an associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of business.
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Olympic champion wrestler Erica Wiebe prepared for different experience in Tokyo

Olympic champion wrestler Erica Wiebe prepared for different experience in Tokyo

Erica Wiebe says her path to becoming an Olympic champion wrestler has taught her how to roll with the punches. She's using that mindset to prepare for a Tokyo Olympics that will look much different than what she originally anticipated.
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Quebec's decision to allow fans into indoor venues leaves Als president optimistic

Quebec's decision to allow fans into indoor venues leaves Als president optimistic

Montreal Alouettes president Mario Cecchini is cautiously optimistic the 2021 CFL season will begin on time after a key decision by the Quebec government.
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Willock scores again as Newcastle beats Sheffield Utd 1-0

Willock scores again as Newcastle beats Sheffield Utd 1-0

NEWCASTLE, England — Midfielder Joe Willock became the youngest player to score in six successive Premier League games as he gave Newcastle a 1-0 win over last-place Sheffield United on Wednesday.
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Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald to face Gleison Tibau at PFL 5 next month

Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald to face Gleison Tibau at PFL 5 next month

Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald will face fellow UFC alumnus Gleison Tibau at PFL 5 on June 17 in Atlantic City, N.J. The fight at the Ocean Casino Resort will be the second for MacDonald in the Professional Fighters League.
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Toronto's Oakdale set to host Canadian Open in 2023, 2026

Toronto's Oakdale set to host Canadian Open in 2023, 2026

TORONTO — Oakdale Golf and Country Club will host the RBC Canadian Open in 2023 and 2026. Golf Canada says the Toronto course will join the host venue rotation. Another Toronto course — St.
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'It's been a really long time': Leafs and Habs ready to finally renew playoff rivalry

'It's been a really long time': Leafs and Habs ready to finally renew playoff rivalry

TORONTO — The wait is almost over. It's been more than 42 years since Canadiens great Larry Robinson scored in overtime to eliminate the Maple Leafs from the second round of the 1979 playoffs.
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Alberta, Manitoba not following Quebec's plan to let thousands attend NHL playoffs

Alberta, Manitoba not following Quebec's plan to let thousands attend NHL playoffs

Manitoba is not ready to follow Quebec's lead in allowing hockey fans to attend NHL playoff games, while Alberta is opening the doors for 12 front-line health workers to watch the Canadian post-season opener on Wednesday in Edmonton.
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