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Hockey Canada "non-core" staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Hockey Canada "non-core" staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A "non-core member" of Hockey Canada's National Junior Team staff has tested positive for COVID-19. Hockey Canada's senior vice-president of national teams Scott Salmond says the team learned of the positive test Saturday morning.
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Columbus beats New York 3-2 to reach Eastern semifinals

Columbus beats New York 3-2 to reach Eastern semifinals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pedros Santos, Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals. Third-seeded Columbus will play Nov.
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Orlando City tops NYCFC in wild MLS shootout to advance

Orlando City tops NYCFC in wild MLS shootout to advance

ORLANDO, Fla. — Benji Michel's goal in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send Orlando City into the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals with a wild 1-1 (6-5) victory over NYCFC on Saturday.
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Fred VanVleet signs four-year, US$85-million deal with Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet signs four-year, US$85-million deal with Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet, one of the most coveted players in NBA free agency this year, is remaining a Toronto Raptor.
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Toronto FC rested, healthier ahead of MLS playoff opener against expansion Nashville

Toronto FC rested, healthier ahead of MLS playoff opener against expansion Nashville

TORONTO — Rested, healthier and with coach Greg Vanney's lucky scarf tucked in his suitcase, Toronto FC leaves Sunday for Hartford and its MLS playoff opener against expansion Nashville SC.
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Halifax Mooseheads postpone two games after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Halifax Mooseheads postpone two games after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

HALIFAX — The Halifax Mooseheads are the latest Quebec Major Junior Hockey team to suspend in-person activities after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
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Gillian (The Savage) Robertson leads list of Canadians in UFC action in December

Gillian (The Savage) Robertson leads list of Canadians in UFC action in December

Canadian fighter Gillian (The Savage) Robertson, ranked 12th among UFC flyweights, returns to action next month against No. 10 Andrea (KGB) Lee at UFC 256. The 25-year-old native of Niagara Falls, Ont., who fights out of Coconut Creek, Fla.
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No. 4 Clemson's game at Florida State postponed

No. 4 Clemson's game at Florida State postponed

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The game between No. 4 Clemson and Florida State was postponed when medical personnel from both schools could not agree on playing Saturday.
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Montreal Impact's season ends with last-minute loss to New England Revolution

Montreal Impact's season ends with last-minute loss to New England Revolution

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Montreal Impact players littered the field Friday night, lying on their backs, some with hands over eyes, others with stunned looks pasted to their faces.
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Woodbine looking to understand Ontario lockdown implications on thoroughbred racing

Woodbine looking to understand Ontario lockdown implications on thoroughbred racing

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment says its working to understand the implications of the Ontario government's new COVID-19 lockdown on thoroughbred racing.
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