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TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard was challenged by his head coach to show some fire and when it mattered most, he came through. Leonard had a game-high 30 points and hit the winning shot with 4.

TORONTO — Raptors fans welcomed newcomer Marc Gasol to Toronto with a standing ovation on Monday. The player affectionately known as "Big Spain" showed them some love in return.

TORONTO — NWSL champion North Carolina Courage is swapping Canadian international goalkeepers. Courage coach Paul Riley tweeted that Stephanie Labbe, Canada's No. 1, was joining North Carolina.

Toronto Raptors fans know just how lethal Jeremy Lin can be.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired striker Joaquin Ardaiz on a year-long loan from Swiss club FC Chiasso. Ardaiz is a 20-year-old from Uruguay and will take up a young designated player position and international roster spot.

TORONTO — Canada coach John Herdman says Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies is already making strides at Bayern Munich despite limited appearances.

TORONTO — For at least part of one season, Jeremy Lin might have been the most popular player in the NBA.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows, who recorded their first-ever win in Major League Rugby last Friday, have won team of the week honours in MLR. The Arrows (1-1-0) defeated Austin Elite Rugby 23-19 in Round Rock, Texas.

TORONTO — There could be a major shift in the way sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled in Canadian amateur sport.

MONTREAL — Parents of minor hockey players in Quebec will now be required to make sure their conduct in the stands measures up to new guidelines set by the provincial government.