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Toronto FC looks to add comforts of home in Florida by keeping families close

Toronto FC looks to add comforts of home in Florida by keeping families close

TORONTO — Released from lockdown and back training again after an outbreak of COVID-19, Toronto FC leaves for Florida on Wednesday to set up shop in the Orlando area for the MLS season.
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Canucks claim another Leaf off waiver wire, picking up forward Travis Boyd

Canucks claim another Leaf off waiver wire, picking up forward Travis Boyd

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have claimed centre Travis Boyd off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Boyd has three goals and five assists in 20 games this season.
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Canada's Alphonso Davies handed two-game ban for red card in Bayern Munich win

Canada's Alphonso Davies handed two-game ban for red card in Bayern Munich win

MUNICH — Canadian Alphonso Davies has been suspended for two games in the wake of his red card in Bayern Munich's 4-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.
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Court could reimpose Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence

Court could reimpose Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to capital punishment.
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Canadian Calloo scores 15 as Oregon State bounces Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs

Canadian Calloo scores 15 as Oregon State bounces Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs

INDIANAPOLIS — Ethan Thompson scored 26 points and No. 12 seed Oregon State neutralized Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham, rolling to an 80-70 upset in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
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Kiana Williams sets Stanford 3s record in NCAA opening win

Kiana Williams sets Stanford 3s record in NCAA opening win

SAN ANTONIO — Kiana Williams became Stanford’s career leader in made 3-pointers with a big night at home in the women’s NCAA women’s tournament. Not in California, but Texas, where this entire tournament is being played.
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Muyres-Walker duo are now 4-0 at mixed doubles curling championship

Muyres-Walker duo are now 4-0 at mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY — Kirk Muyres and Laura Walker defeated the duo of Corey Chester and Stephanie Jackson-Baier 8-3 at the Home Hardware Canadian mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday.
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WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings extend winning streak to seven in win over Rebels

WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings extend winning streak to seven in win over Rebels

EDMONTON — Colby Knight made 16 saves on 18 shots in a 5-2 Edmonton Oil Kings win over the Red Deer Rebels Sunday. The Oil Kings got goals from five different goal scorers Sunday.
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Sexton scores 36, Cavs hand Raptors eighth straight loss

Sexton scores 36, Cavs hand Raptors eighth straight loss

CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half, Jarrett Allen had 17 points and 15 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto 116-105 on Sunday night, handing the Raptors their eighth straight loss.
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South Carolina women open NCAA with Staley's 500th win

South Carolina women open NCAA with Staley's 500th win

SAN ANTONIO — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley was already thinking ahead after getting her 500th career win in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. “Five hundred one sounds nice, and on and on and on,” Staley said.
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