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Toronto FC looks to move on after painful penalty shootout loss in cup final

Toronto FC looks to move on after painful penalty shootout loss in cup final

TORONTO — Having lost one cup final this week in a painful penalty shootout, Toronto FC now sees itself facing 12 more. That's how many games left Toronto (6-12-4) has left in the MLS regular season.
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Riders host Lions to open tough stretch of 8 straight games against West opponents

Riders host Lions to open tough stretch of 8 straight games against West opponents

REGINA — Seven games into the season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the toughest stretch of their schedule. The 4-3 Riders will host the 4-1 B.C. Lions on Friday, opening a run of eight straight games against West Division opponents.
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Review says Canada Soccer mishandled sexual harassment allegations against coach

Review says Canada Soccer mishandled sexual harassment allegations against coach

TORONTO — An independent review has concluded that Canada Soccer "mishandled" sexual harassment allegations in 2008 against then under-20 women's coach Bob Birarda, who is currently awaiting sentencing on sexual assault charges.
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Still not at 100 per cent, De Grasse might shut down season and focus on next year

Still not at 100 per cent, De Grasse might shut down season and focus on next year

TORONTO — Despite Andre De Grasse's sizzling anchor leg that secured Canada a thrilling relay victory at the world track and field championships, the sprint star still isn't feeling back at full health.
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Toronto Raptors add Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez to roster

Toronto Raptors add Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez to roster

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Juancho Hernangomez. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported the deal is for one year. The six-foot-nine, 214-pound Madrid native averaged 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 11.
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Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens' coaching staff as assistant

Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens' coaching staff as assistant

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have named former NHL defenceman Stephane Robidas as an assistant coach on Martin St. Louis' staff.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2022 -- Sports In Brief

GRINER WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
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Pujols leads Cardinals past Blue Jays 6-1, makes St. Louis history

Pujols leads Cardinals past Blue Jays 6-1, makes St. Louis history

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball but they struggled against the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Albert Pujols had a three-run homer and made Cardinals history as St.
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Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL

Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL

Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is angry about the testimony of Canadian hockey officials at a parliamentary hearing looking into the handling of recent assault allegations.
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Canadian cricketers defeat Denmark in World Cup Challenge League play

KING CITY, Ont. — Nicholas Kirton scored 48 runs and Saad Bin Zafar added another 43 to help Canada defeat Denmark by 74 runs Wednesday in ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A play.
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