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Former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff looks forward to new start with TFC

Former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff looks forward to new start with TFC

TORONTO — Just 23, Matty Longstaff arrives at Toronto FC with some memorable markers already on his footballing resume.
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Bassitt gives up three earned runs as Blue Jays drop 6-2 decision to Braves

Bassitt gives up three earned runs as Blue Jays drop 6-2 decision to Braves

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in Atlanta's three-run first inning to help power the Braves to a 6-2 pre-season victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
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NASCAR caught Joey Logano wearing an amphibious-like glove in a cheating violation

NASCAR caught Joey Logano wearing an amphibious-like glove in a cheating violation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — NASCAR on Saturday displayed a clearly altered glove that Joey Logano wore in qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where aerodynamic-deflecting alterations were so obvious it looked as if he was wearing part of an amphibious costume
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Marco Odermatt uses a second-run comeback for his 12th World Cup giant slalom win in a row

Marco Odermatt uses a second-run comeback for his 12th World Cup giant slalom win in a row

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Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdraws from world indoors due to leg injury

Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdraws from world indoors due to leg injury

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdrew from the world athletics indoor championships on Saturday due to a lower leg injury, Athletics Canada said. Newman, a 29-year-old native of London, Ont.
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Monahan gets tiebreaking goal as Jets rally for 5-3 win over Hurricanes

Monahan gets tiebreaking goal as Jets rally for 5-3 win over Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Monahan scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:13 left and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Saturday.
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Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness

Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has been bumped from his next scheduled pre-season start due to right shoulder soreness.
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Canada's Eliot Grondin wins silver in World Cup snowboard cross

Canada's Eliot Grondin wins silver in World Cup snowboard cross

SIERRA NEVADA, Spain — Canada's Eliot Grondin won silver at a World Cup snowboard cross competition Saturday. Grondin, from Sainte-Marie, Que.
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Canucks sign star centre Elias Pettersson to eight-year contract extension

Canucks sign star centre Elias Pettersson to eight-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — A commitment to supporting a winning team, a strong relationship with management and talk of the club's long-term vision helped convince Vancouver star centre Elias Pettersson to tie his long-term future to the Canucks.
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Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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