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Raptors eyeing option of moving up in important upcoming NBA draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have some considerations in mind for Thursday night's draft. Toronto has just one pick, sitting on the back end of the lottery at 13th overall in the first round.

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Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract

TORONTO — Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into the final year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed on Tuesday. Trent's player option for the 2023-24 season is worth US$18.5-million.

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Canada's Milos Raonic withdraws from Wimbledon warm-up event due to shoulder injury

LONDON — Canada's Milos Raonic withdrew from the Cinch Championships on Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.

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FC Cincinnati looks to add to winning record as Toronto FC comes to visit

Toronto FC and third-string goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh stand between FC Cincinnati and history on Wednesday at TQL Stadium.

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Canadian BMXer Mike Varga eager to compete in front of fans as X Games return

Arguably the greatest moment in X Games history was when skateboarder Tony Hawk landed a 900 on a halfpipe at the 1999 edition of the summer action sports spectacular.

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Rested CF Montreal ‘excited’ by return to Stade Saputo against Nashville SC

MONTREAL — CF Montreal returned from the last Major League Soccer international break at the end of March with three consecutive losses, conceding 10 goals and scoring none.

Jun 20, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Paris Olympics could join a longer list of Games marred by scandal

The news that French law enforcement officials are looking into possible corruption in awarding contracts for the Paris Olympics threatens to place those Games on the ever-growing list of Olympics that have been tarnished by scandals.

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Brayden Yager ready for NHL draft moment: 'A drive to be great'

Brayden Yager was one of the newest members of the Moose Jaw Warriors.

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Henrik Lundqvist tops list of candidates for Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023

TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023 will be unveiled Wednesday afternoon. Last year's crop featured both a Swedish and West Coast feel with Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Daniel Alfredsson and Roberto Luongo taking centre stage.

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Montreal Canadiens sign centre Sean Monahan to one-year contract, US$1.985M extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed veteran centre Sean Monahan to a one-year, US$1.985-million contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.

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