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Valour FC game against visiting Forge FC postponed due to COVID outbreak

Valour FC game against visiting Forge FC postponed due to COVID outbreak

WINNIPEG — Sunday's Canadian Premier League match between visiting Forge FC and Valour FC has been postponed due to a COVID outbreak. A spokesman for Valour said three players and two coaches had tested positive.
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Deep Sixed: Raptors eliminated from post-season, but optimism is high

Deep Sixed: Raptors eliminated from post-season, but optimism is high

TORONTO — It was intended to be a season of building, without lofty expectations.
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Former Toronto FC fan favourite Nick Hagglund returns to BMO Field with FC Cincinnati

Former Toronto FC fan favourite Nick Hagglund returns to BMO Field with FC Cincinnati

TORONTO — A fan favourite during his days with Toronto FC, defender Nick Hagglund returns to BMO Field on Saturday with FC Cincinnati.
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Dodgers' Bauer suspended for 2 seasons over alleged assault

Dodgers' Bauer suspended for 2 seasons over alleged assault

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was suspended Friday for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies.
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Canada's women's sevens squad ready to test its mettle against top-ranked Aussies

Canada's women's sevens squad ready to test its mettle against top-ranked Aussies

LANGFORD, B.C. — After more than a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Canada’s women’s sevens rugby team will entertain world-class competition at its home training ground this weekend.
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Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open

Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open

MADRID — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday.
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Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence

Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't suited up for playoff game in front of more than a handful of fans in over 1,100 days. The wait has been similar for the Calgary Flames.
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Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses

Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses

LONDON (AP) — Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt.
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British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe launched a late bid on Friday to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) as rival offers featuring American investors were already being assessed as the sale process nears a conclusion.
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Surging CF Montréal hosts Atlanta looking to build on six-game unbeaten run

Surging CF Montréal hosts Atlanta looking to build on six-game unbeaten run

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s six-game unbeaten run in all competitions has left the Major League Soccer club in a favourable place after a slow start to the season.
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