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Messi likely to miss next two games for Inter Miami due to ankle injury

Messi likely to miss next two games for Inter Miami due to ankle injury

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least the next two matches for Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer team, after injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final, Miami coach Gerardo (Tata) Martino said Tuesday.
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Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten. The 6-foot-7 Battle, a native of Robbinsdale, Minn., averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 31.
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After Copa success, Marsch hopes Canadian men's team can recruit more dual nationals

After Copa success, Marsch hopes Canadian men's team can recruit more dual nationals

MONTREAL — Canada coach Jesse Marsch hopes his team’s success at Copa America will have dual nationals thinking twice about playing for a different country.
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Return of Osorio, Laryea boosts Toronto FC ahead of games in Miami and Montreal

Return of Osorio, Laryea boosts Toronto FC ahead of games in Miami and Montreal

Buoyed by the return of captain Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea from Copa America and having finally snapped a nine-game winless run, Toronto FC looks to consolidate a post-season position with 10 games remaining in the MLS regular season.
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Analysis: Jones's defensive acumen didn't translate into success in second Elks stint

Analysis: Jones's defensive acumen didn't translate into success in second Elks stint

The innovations and schemes that earned Chris Jones a reputation as a defensive guru didn't translate into success as the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager. The Elks fired Jones on Monday following an 0-5 start to the season.
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Wynton McManis, Ontaria Wilson earn CFL honour roll recognition

Wynton McManis, Ontaria Wilson earn CFL honour roll recognition

TORONTO — Linebacker Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg receiver Ontaria Wilson and the Blue Bombers’ offensive line were the top selections in the CFL honour roll Tuesday. McManis was the top-rated defensive player with a grade of 90.
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Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment

Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment

After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby , country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk.
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Canada sending 338 athletes to Summer Olympics in Paris

Canada sending 338 athletes to Summer Olympics in Paris

TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee has introduced the 338 athletes chosen to represent their country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
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Almondo Sewell returns to Edmonton Elks as their defensive line coach

Almondo Sewell returns to Edmonton Elks as their defensive line coach

EDMONTON — Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned.
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Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy

Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy

TORONTO — Members of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip have been named honorary grand marshals for the upcoming Ontario Dealers Honda Indy, organizers of the Toronto IndyCar race announced Tuesday.
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