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NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot fined for embellishment in Toronto FC game

NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot fined for embellishment in Toronto FC game

TORONTO — New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot has been fined for "simulation/embellishment" in Saturday's 2-2 tie with Toronto FC.
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Munnyfor Ro being pointed towards Queen's Plate

Munnyfor Ro being pointed towards Queen's Plate

TORONTO — Since 2008, at least one starter from the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks has gone on to run in the $1-million Queen's Plate. Munnyfor Ro is giving trainer Kevin Attard every indication she'll continue that streak.
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Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract on Tuesday night to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona and sends PSG into a new era.
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CBC nets record-breaking digital audiences for Tokyo Olympics

CBC nets record-breaking digital audiences for Tokyo Olympics

TORONTO — The CBC is touting record-breaking digital audiences for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The public broadcaster says its digital and streaming platforms netted more than 37 million video views since the beginning of the delayed Tokyo Games.
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Edmonton Elks offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers confirms positive COVID-19 test

Edmonton Elks offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers confirms positive COVID-19 test

EDMONTON — Offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers of the Edmonton Elks confirmed Tuesday he's tested positive for COVID-19. "I tested positive days ago for Covid, & the reservation I initially had about the vaccines has changed," Rogers tweeted.
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Raptors sign Sam Dekker; free-agent forward last played overseas

Raptors sign Sam Dekker; free-agent forward last played overseas

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have officially signed free-agent forward Sam Dekker. The team made the announcement in a statement, but did not disclose details of the contract.
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Redblacks' Kanneh and Williams, Bombers' Oliveira earn CFL top performer honours

Redblacks' Kanneh and Williams, Bombers' Oliveira earn CFL top performer honours

Abdul Kanneh, who had a 102-yard interception return for a touchdown that anchored the Ottawa Redblacks' season-opening 16-12 road win over the Edmonton Elks, was named the CFL's top performer Tuesday.
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Canada's Rebecca Marino beats American Madison Keys for upset victory

Canada's Rebecca Marino beats American Madison Keys for upset victory

Canada's Rebecca Marino pulled off her biggest win since returning to tennis, upsetting World No. 26 Madison Keys of the United States in straight sets on Monday at the National Bank Open.
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Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps

Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "limited" at B.C.
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New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win

New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win

Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a winning mentality.
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