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Toronto Mayor John Tory says NHL has 'incredibly detailed' plan for hub cities

Toronto Mayor John Tory says NHL has 'incredibly detailed' plan for hub cities

TORONTO — In the aftermath of reports that his city will join Edmonton as hubs for the NHL's resumption of play, Toronto Mayor John Tory said he was impressed with the league's plans on Thursday.
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Ontario Sport Minister says no CFL-specific financial aid on table

Ontario Sport Minister says no CFL-specific financial aid on table

TORONTO — Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod continues to speak with Ottawa and her provincial counterparts about how to help the CFL, but says there's been no talk of the two tiers of government combining to provide league-specific financial assist
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Blue Jays claim infielder Valera off waivers, add three players to training pool

Blue Jays claim infielder Valera off waivers, add three players to training pool

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Thursday while making three more additions to their player pool for the upcoming MLB season.
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Julien to fans hoping Habs falter for shot at Lafreniere: 'There's no guarantee'

Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is well aware of the chatter.
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Canadian Alphonso Davies named to Kicker magazine's Bundesliga team of the year

Canadian Alphonso Davies named to Kicker magazine's Bundesliga team of the year

Canadian Alphonso Davies has made Kicker magazine's Bundesliga team of the season. The German sports magazine, founded in 1920, focuses mainly on football.
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Ottawa Aces name former French international Laurent Frayssinous its first coach

Ottawa Aces name former French international Laurent Frayssinous its first coach

A stand-off during his playing career, Laurent Frayssinous pulled the strings on the field. "Call it the brains of the team," he said with a laugh, before diplomatically noting that the other halfback and hooker also orchestrate the attack.
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Toronto FC lose impressive rookie Achara for the season due to knee injury

TORONTO — Ifunanyachi Achara's roller-coaster rookie ride in Major League Soccer is ending in knee surgery.
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Cards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of Dreams

Cards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of Dreams

NEW YORK — The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.
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Reports: Toronto, Edmonton close to being named NHL hub cities

Reports: Toronto, Edmonton close to being named NHL hub cities

Toronto and Edmonton are on the verge of being picked as hub cities for the NHL's resumption of play, according to multiple reports.
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Six FC Dallas players test positive for COVID-19, Whitecaps delay departure

Six FC Dallas players test positive for COVID-19, Whitecaps delay departure

COVID-19 took its toll on preparations for the MLS is Back Tournament on Wednesday with news that six FC Dallas players had tested positive and the Vancouver Whitecaps had postponed their flight to Florida due to a pair of "inconclusive" test results
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