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Raptors star Scottie Barnes named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

Raptors star Scottie Barnes named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.
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Sonjaa Schmidt first Canadian to win a world under-23 cross-country ski championship

Sonjaa Schmidt first Canadian to win a world under-23 cross-country ski championship

PLANICA, Slovenia — Sonjaa Schmidt became the first Canadian to win a world under-23 cross-country ski championship with Tuesday's victory in the women's sprint. The 21-year-old from Whitehorse won both her quarterfinal and semifinal heats in the 1.
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CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez

CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez

MONTREAL — CF Montréal's offensive rebuild continued Tuesday with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez.
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Former Blue Jays stars Key, Martin to be inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Blue Jays stars Key, Martin to be inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

ST MARYS, ONTARIO — Former Toronto Blue Jays all-stars Jimmy Key and Russell Martin will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this spring.
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Canadian women's water polo team improves to 2-0 at world aquatics championship

Canadian women's water polo team improves to 2-0 at world aquatics championship

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's women's water polo team continued its perfect start at the world aquatics championships with a 20-5 win over Great Britain on Tuesday.
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Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office.
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Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly.
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Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew

Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew

PITTSBURGH — Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Spezza says his younger brother Matthew has died of an accidental overdose.
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Ingram scores 41 to pace Pelicans past reeling Raptors 138-100

Ingram scores 41 to pace Pelicans past reeling Raptors 138-100

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Brandon Ingram hit five straight 3-pointers during the final three minutes of the third quarter, he had a big smile as he made his way to the bench and soaked in a prolonged standing ovation.
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Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2

Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall and 24-year-old New York Islanders rookie Kyle MacLean enjoyed fulfilling homecomings on Monday.
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