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Canada's Milos Raonic loses to Korea's Hyeon Chung in return from injury

VIENNA — Milos Raonic's first tour match in more than two months didn't end in desired fashion for the Canadian. The 28-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., lost 6-4, 7-5 to Hyeon Chung of Korea in the first round of the Erste Bank Open on Tuesday.
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Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team

Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team

Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the Spartans to Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles and into the Final Four.
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Canada sets record with 16 national players on opening rosters for NBA season

Canada sets record with 16 national players on opening rosters for NBA season

NEW YORK — NBA opening-night rosters will include 16 Canadians, setting a record for most players from a non-U.S. country. A robust class of Canadian rookies will bolster what was already a strong contingent of national players in the league.
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Ticats' Evans and Sutton, Stamps' Begelton named CFL top performers for Week 19

Ticats' Evans and Sutton, Stamps' Begelton named CFL top performers for Week 19

TORONTO — Hamilton quarterback Dane Evans, Tiger-Cats running back Tyrell Sutton and Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Reggie Begelton are the top performers for Week 19 of the CFL season.
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A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal between Toronto FC and NYCFC

A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal between Toronto FC and NYCFC

TORONTO — A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal: TORONTO FC (13-10-11) at NEW YORK CITY FC (18-6-10) Wednesday, Citi Field BIG APPLE BLUES: NYCFC has never lost to Toronto FC at home in regular-season play (2-0-4).
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Quiet but essential. Marky Delgado has become an unsung hero for Toronto FC

Quiet but essential. Marky Delgado has become an unsung hero for Toronto FC

Toronto FC midfielder Marky Delgado learned a tough lesson in the 2016 MLS playoffs. A knock to the thigh, thanks to a training session tackle by then-teammate Will Johnson, sidelined him for a few days.
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The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colours

The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colours

HOUSTON — Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Now he treasures them.
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Pavelski's power-play goal helps Stars beat Senators 2-1

Pavelski's power-play goal helps Stars beat Senators 2-1

Dallas Stars fans expected to see plenty of goals this season from Joe Pavelski, signed as a free agent after a 38-goal season for San Jose. On Monday night, they saw his first in his new home rink.
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Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 to remain undefeated

Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 to remain undefeated

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots' blitz-happy defence took over from there. Bill Belichick's bunch is still undefeated after another absolutely dominant performance.
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Nyquist's penalty-shot goal the difference as Blue Jackets beat Leafs 4-3 in OT

Nyquist's penalty-shot goal the difference as Blue Jackets beat Leafs 4-3 in OT

TORONTO — Mike Babcock pulled out the scoresheet and went over the penalties against his Maple Leafs. "Slashing, tripping, hooking, tripping, tripping," lamented Toronto's head coach. A sixth infraction wound up being the difference Monday.
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