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Siakam scores 35 points and Raptors rout Utah 130-110 with historic first half

TORONTO — The Utah Jazz scored nine points in the first four minutes of Sunday's game. The Toronto Raptors? They scored 72 points over the next 20. The night was all but over before the second half had even started.

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Leafs name Greg Moore head coach of AHL Marlies; replaces Sheldon Keefe

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have named a new head coach for their American Hockey League affiliate. The Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that Greg Moore has been hired as head coach of the Toronto Marlies.

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Mayer breaks into World Cup winner's circle in super-G at Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Matthias Mayer ascended the top step of the World Cup medal podium in Lake Louise, Alta., for the first time in his career after a series of runner-up results.

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Nurse expected Serge Ibaka back in the lineup Sunday after missing 10 games

TORONTO — Serge Ibaka was expected to play Sunday night when the Toronto Raptors hosted the Utah Jazz. The Raptors forward missed 10 games after suffering an ankle strain against New Orleans on Nov. 8.

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Leicester late winner vs Everton; Ljungberg starts with draw

LONDON — Leicester continued another improbable Premier League title run with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday, while Arsenal great Freddie Ljungberg couldn’t end the Gunners’ winless streak in his first game as interim manager.

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Curling Canada announces pay equity for Brier and Scotties champions

Canada's men's and women's curling teams will be playing for the same prize money at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson announced Sunday.

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Oilers captain McDavid named first star of the month for November

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid is the NHL's first star for the month of November. Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon was named second star while Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane was named the third star.

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Gee-Gees women's team beats Brazil for university soccer championship

JINJIANG, China — The Ottawa Gee-Gees women's team claimed an international championship on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Brazil at the inaugural FISU university soccer World Cup.

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Canada's Boutin claims gold medal in women's 500 at short-track World Cup

NAGOYA, Japan — Kim Boutin was one of three medallists for Canada on Sunday at a short-track speedskating World Cup, claiming gold in the women's 500 metres. Courtney Sarault of Moncton, N.B.

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Canada's MacLennan wins bronze in trampoline world championships

TOKYO — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan of King City, Ont., captured bronze in the women's individual trampoline event on Sunday to wrap-up the 2019 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships.

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