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Game 5 loss is ancient history to "live in the moment" Toronto Raptors

OAKLAND, Calif. — Live in the moment. It's been the Toronto Raptors' mantra all season. Never get too high after wins. Never too down after losses.

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Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant confirmed what everyone most feared: He underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

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Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak wins gold at Mare Nostrum meet

CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON, France — Canada's Penny Oleksiak captured gold in the women's 50 metre butterfly at the second stop on the Mare Nostrum swimming circuit on Wednesday.

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Blue Jays closer Giles placed on IL with elbow inflammation

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Ken Giles on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Giles is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA and has 11 saves in 12 tries.

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Sarah McLachlan set to perform Canadian anthem as Raptors aim for title

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sarah McLachlan will sing Canada's national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors attempt to win their first NBA championship.

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Curling Canada adds birthright status option in update to residency rules

Curling Canada has added a birthright status option to its residency rules for the 2019-20 season, allowing athletes to represent the province or territory where they were born if they live outside of those borders.

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Ticats hosting Roughriders to kick off 2019 CFL regular-season action

He makes his CFL head-coaching debut Thursday night, but Craig Dickenson isn't thinking about surpassing Wally Buono for most career victories.

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Riders quarterback Zach Collaros looking forward to return to Hamilton

It's been over a year, but Zach Collaros hasn't forgotten being traded by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Collaros spent four seasons in Hamilton before being dealt to Saskatchewan on Jan. 3, 2018.

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Toronto Blue Jays call up Canadian pitcher Jordan Romano

BALTIMORE — Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano is in the major leagues for the first time. The Toronto Blue Jays selected the native of Markham, Ont., to their major-league roster on Wednesday.

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Late-night Raptors games offer families bonding time, push bedtime rules

Raptors fan Kurt Peacock admits he's really pushing bedtime back as he lets his 11-year-old watch their beloved team make a championship bid this week. Aside from wanting him to witness history in the making, the Saint John, N.B.

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