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Raptors net six prospects in busy NBA Draft with two trades and ultimately four picks

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors had two picks heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, one late in the first round and then the first pick in the second. Somehow, they ended up netting six young players, adding significant depth in a 24-hour span.

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Yin and Thitikul form team of ex-No. 1s and share the lead in Dow Championship

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World champion Camryn Rogers will treat pressure as a privilege at Paris Olympics

MONTREAL — When it comes to pressure, Camryn Rogers says bring it on. The women’s hammer throw world champion is embracing the expectations as a favourite to win Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics this summer.

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Canada's run at Volleyball Nations League ends with quarterfinal loss to Japan

LODZ — The Canadian men's volleyball team was eliminated from Volleyball Nations League action with a 3-0 loss to Japan in quarterfinal action Thursday. World No.

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Macklin Celebrini set to for NHL draft after taking road less-travelled

LAS VEGAS — Rick Celebrini and his family had a decision to make.

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India thumps England by 68 runs to set up T20 World Cup final against South Africa

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AP) — India thumped defending champion England by 68 runs to reach the final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.

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Toronto Argonauts to host Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field

TORONTO — They haven't surpassed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Toronto's chief nemesis but Wynton McManis sees a healthy rivalry developing between the Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes.

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Leylah Fernandez reaches the semifinals at Eastbourne. She'll face defending champion Madison Keys

Former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the year at the Eastbourne International by beating Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday.

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CBC's Scott Russell retiring following Paris Games, ending a nearly 40-year career

Veteran CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell will retire following his coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the network announced Thursday. Russell will host CBC's Bell Paris Prime from July 26 to Aug.

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Claude Julien is returning to an NHL bench as a St. Louis Blues assistant coach

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Claude Julien is back behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues. President of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday that Julien is joining coach Drew Bannister’s staff.

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