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Toronto FC training camp halted by 'small handful' of positive COVID-19 tests

Toronto FC training camp halted by 'small handful' of positive COVID-19 tests

Toronto FC's pre-season has ground to a halt after a number of positive COVID-19 tests. The MLS team said Monday club personnel are currently isolating and training has halted pending contact tracing and follow-up testing.
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Wilfried Nancy named head coach of CF Montreal, team to start season in Florida

Wilfried Nancy named head coach of CF Montreal, team to start season in Florida

MONTREAL — After overhauling their name and look, CF Montreal have announced their latest adjustments — a new coach and a new temporary home. The club announced Monday that former assistant coach Wilfried Nancy has been promoted to the top job.
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Bassmasters Elite Series MC Dave Mercer enjoying Canadians' success on circuit

Bassmasters Elite Series MC Dave Mercer enjoying Canadians' success on circuit

He's had a front-row seat to two Canadians securing Bassmasters Elite Series victories, but Dave Mercer feels it's only a matter of time before the circuit's third Canuck does so. Last month, Jeff Gustafson of Kenora, Ont.
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Casey Candaele named manager of Toronto Blue Jays' top farm club

Casey Candaele named manager of Toronto Blue Jays' top farm club

TORONTO — Former Montreal Expos utility player Casey Candaele is the new manager of the Toronto Blue Jays' top minor-league affiliate. The Blue Jays named Candaele the manager of the triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Monday.
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Canadian Premier League by the numbers

TORONTO — A look at the Canadian Premier League's 2021 financial structure: Salary Cap — $1.2 million. Player cap must fall between $650,000 and $850,000. Coach/technical staff cap must fall between $350,000 and $550,000.
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Canadian Premier League offers first look at its bottom line

Canadian Premier League offers first look at its bottom line

Entering its third season, the Canadian Premier League has demonstrated there is an appetite for a domestic soccer circuit. Two-time champion Forge FC has done the CPL proud in CONCACAF club play.
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Marcel de Jong leads fight to organize CPL players, pointing to uneven playing field

Marcel de Jong leads fight to organize CPL players, pointing to uneven playing field

As a veteran who played in the Netherlands, Germany and Major League Soccer, Marcel de Jong had more bargaining power than most when he came to the Canadian Premier League.
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Mikael Kingsbury wins world men's moguls championship

Mikael Kingsbury wins world men's moguls championship

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Mikael Kingsbury didn't let an injury early this season stop him from regaining his dominant form for the most important event of the moguls campaign.
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Toronto Raptors using all-female broadcast crew for televised game later this month

Toronto Raptors using all-female broadcast crew for televised game later this month

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will have women in every on-air role on a televised game later this month. The NBA team made the announcement on International Women's Day.
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Canadian women to face Wales in soccer friendly ahead of April date with England

Canadian women to face Wales in soccer friendly ahead of April date with England

TORONTO — The Canadian women will face Wales in an April 9 soccer friendly, four days ahead of a previously scheduled match against England. Venues for both games have yet to be announced. Canada Soccer has only said the two are away matches.
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