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Toronto FC signs fullback Luca Petrasso to homegrown player contract

Toronto FC signs fullback Luca Petrasso to homegrown player contract

Toronto FC has signed Canadian youth international Luca Petrasso as a homegrown player on a deal that runs through 2023. The 21-year-old fullback from Toronto is the 27th player to sign for the first team from the TFC FC Academy.
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stetson Bennett delivered the biggest throws of his storybook career and Georgia's defense sealed the sweetest victory in program history, vanquishing rival Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff title Monday for its first
Bob Falkenburg, tennis star who gave Brazil fast food, dies

Bob Falkenburg, tennis star who gave Brazil fast food, dies

Robert “Bob” Falkenburg, who saved three championship points en route to winning the 1948 Wimbledon men’s singles final at age 22 and brought fast food to Brazil during his post-tennis entrepreneurial career, has died. He was 95.
Antti Suomela scores twice as Toronto Marlies edge Springfield Thunderbirds 5-4

Antti Suomela scores twice as Toronto Marlies edge Springfield Thunderbirds 5-4

TORONTO — A pair of first-period goals from Antti Suomela powered the Toronto Marlies to a 5-4 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds in American Hockey League play on Monday.
Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin nearing return from knee injury

Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin nearing return from knee injury

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh centre Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut on Tuesday night when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks.
Without Ronaldo, Man United labours to FA Cup win over Villa

Without Ronaldo, Man United labours to FA Cup win over Villa

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay’s early goal on Monday.
Former CFL quarterback Ealey named for induction into College Football Hall of Fame

Former CFL quarterback Ealey named for induction into College Football Hall of Fame

Quarterback Chuck Ealey, who guided Toledo to three unbeaten seasons before playing seven seasons in the CFL was named for induction into the U.S. College Hall of Fame on Monday.
OHL postpones five games due to Storm and Battalion entering COVID-19 protocols

OHL postpones five games due to Storm and Battalion entering COVID-19 protocols

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has postponed five more games due to COVID-19 protocols affecting the Guelph Storm and North Bay Battalion.
'It's about the players': new coach Boudreau a welcome refresh for Vancouver Canucks

'It's about the players': new coach Boudreau a welcome refresh for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Bruce Boudreau was less than 24 hours into his tenure as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks when the chants began. The Canucks were up big against the L.A.
Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Add a fresh round of debate to a Canadian curling scene that has had no shortage of juicy storylines of late.