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New-look Raptors drop 104-100 loss to Phoenix Suns

TAMPA, Fla. — A day after they decided to hold onto to leader Kyle Lowry at the tumultuous trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors lost two more players to COVID-19, and continue to search for ways to win.

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Expansion Toronto Six fall 6-2 to Boston Pride in Isobel Cup semifinal

BOSTON — The Toronto Six fell a game short of the Isobel Cup final in the hockey club's inaugural NWHL season, but head coach Digit Murphy feels her squad planted its flag for a future championship.

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Guerrero goes deep in four-run eighth, Jays beat Phillies 6-5

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Vitaly Abramov leads Belleville over Stockton 2-1

OTTAWA — Vitaly Abramov set up the tying goal, then scored the winner at 17:20 of the third period as the Belleville Senators edged the Stockton Heat 2-1 on Friday in American Hockey League play.

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Primeau earns shutout, Teasdale scores winner as Rocket beat Moose 1-0

Cayden Primeau made 19 saves as the Laval Rocket blanked the Manitoba Moose 1-0 on Friday in American Hockey League action.

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Canadian government approves reduced quarantine for NHL players crossing the border

The federal government has waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for players acquired by Canadian NHL teams from U.S. clubs "under national interest grounds" ahead of the league's April 12 trade deadline.

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Andreescu, Auger-Aliassime win opening matches at Miami Open

MIAMI — Canada's Bianca Andreescu needed a set to warm up before cruising into the third round of the Miami Open. The No. 8 seed from Mississauga, Ont.

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6N: France gifts Scotland historic win and Wales the title

PARIS — Redemption for Wayne Pivac’s resurgent Wales, dejection for Fabien Galthie’s flamboyant yet flaky France.

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Russia sweeps women's medals, wins rhythm dance at worlds

STOCKHOLM — A sweep of the women's medals Friday further stamped Russian dominance of these World Figure Skating Championships. Yet the two American women did just enough to earn a third berth at next year's Olympics.

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Two more Toronto Raptors players out because of COVID-19 health and safety reasons

TAMPA, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors are dealing with more COVID-19 issues. Paul Watson and DeAndre' Bembry were sidelined for Friday's game against the visiting Phoenix Suns for COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

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