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Brazilian fullback Auro described as questionable for Toronto FC game

Brazilian fullback Auro described as questionable for Toronto FC game

TORONTO — Brazilian fullback Auro is questionable for Toronto's FC's home game Saturday against the visiting Chicago Fire. Coach Greg Vanney said Auro was feeling soreness in his semitendinosus muscle, located in the high hamstring area.
Canada's Beckie ready to face off against Man City teammates in England friendly

Canada's Beckie ready to face off against Man City teammates in England friendly

Janine Beckie will see plenty of familiar faces when she lines up for Canada against England in an international soccer friendly Friday in Manchester.
CFL to stage one-round draft of European players who participated in combine

CFL to stage one-round draft of European players who participated in combine

TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have the first overall pick when the CFL conducts its first-ever European player draft next Thursday.
Canada finds late gear to blank Swiss 6-0 at women's world hockey championship

Canada finds late gear to blank Swiss 6-0 at women's world hockey championship

ESPOO, Finland — The coach voiced his displeasure, the players got the message, and Canada posted a 6-0 win over Switzerland to start the women's world hockey championship Thursday.
Toronto Marlies sign North Bay Battalion star Justin Brazeau

Toronto Marlies sign North Bay Battalion star Justin Brazeau

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies have signed the second-leading scorer in the Ontario Hockey League this season. North Bay Battalion overage winger Justin Brazeau inked a two-year American Hockey League contract with the Marlies on Thursday.
Six-time all-star and 2011 Grey Cup champion Jovan Olafioye retires

Six-time all-star and 2011 Grey Cup champion Jovan Olafioye retires

VANCOUVER — Veteran B.C. Lions offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye, a Grey Cup champion and a six-time CFL all-star, has announced his retirement from the league.
Veteran Canada hooker Ray Barkwill retires due to medical reasons

Veteran Canada hooker Ray Barkwill retires due to medical reasons

Ray Barkwill always wanted to play rugby for Canada, marking it down as a goal in his high school yearbook. But the hard-nosed hooker from Niagara Falls, Ont., had to wait until he was 32 to win his first cap.
Toronto Blue Jays send down Reid-Foley and Alford to make room for newcomers

Toronto Blue Jays send down Reid-Foley and Alford to make room for newcomers

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added new infielder Alen Hanson and outfielder Socrates Brito to the major-league roster.
Wolfpack bring in French international back Hakim Miloudi on loan from Hull FC

Wolfpack bring in French international back Hakim Miloudi on loan from Hull FC

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack have acquired French international fullback Hakim Miloudi from Hull FC, initially on a loan deal but with a view to a permanent move. Miloudi, who will wear No.
University of Guelph study proves NBA player salaries affect playing time

University of Guelph study proves NBA player salaries affect playing time

Watching the NBA playoffs, Alexander Hinton had the same frustration a lot of fans do: the coach of his favourite team was keeping big-name players on the floor and unheralded bench players with a hot hand weren't getting a chance.
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