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Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes out for Game 3, Saturday return possible

TORONTO — Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes could be close to a return, but it won't be for Game 3 of Toronto's series with Philadelphia.

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Russian, Belarusian players allowed at National Bank Open, for now

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to participate in the upcoming National Bank Open tennis tournaments this August in Toronto and Montreal, at least for now.

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Canadians could make history at Presidents Cup by having two or three players on team

There could be a slightly different flavour to the International team at this year's Presidents Cup. A hint of maple.

Apr 20, 2022 3:06 PM Read more >

NHL announces draft lottery — with its new format — will be held May 10

NEW YORK — Shane Wright will soon have a pretty good idea where he'll start his NHL career. The league announced Wednesday its draft lottery to determine the order of selection for the first 16 picks will be held May 10.

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Martin St. Louis pushes forward with rebuilding Canadiens: 'Elite hockey mind'

Martin St. Louis had a pretty good sense of what he was getting into.

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Boxing star Mandy Bujold retires, leaving sport a better place for female athletes

Mandy Bujold's boxing career didn't end as she'd envisioned.

Apr 20, 2022 2:21 PM Read more >

Canadian tennis star Auger-Aliassime opens with win at Barcelona Open

BARCELONA, Spain — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime shook off his recent rust to win his opening match at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Auger-Aliassime, ranked No.

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Scott Smith replaces retiring Tom Renney as Hockey Canada chief executive officer

CALGARY — Hockey Canada executed an uncomplicated succession plan in its leadership, naming Scott Smith the next chief executive officer to replace the retiring Tom Renney.

Apr 20, 2022 1:31 PM Read more >

Harness driver Doug McNair reaches 4,000-win plateau at just 32 years old

Harness driver Doug McNair won his very first race, and he's been winning ever since. On Friday night, McNair registered his 4,000th career victory at Woodbine Mohawk Park — an impressive milestone to reach at just 32 years old.

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Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war

LONDON (AP) — Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine , the All England Club announced Wednesday. Among the prominent men's players affected by the ban are reigning U.S.

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