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Forward Ayo Akinola signs new deal with Toronto FC under MLS U-22 Initiative

Forward Ayo Akinola signs new deal with Toronto FC under MLS U-22 Initiative

Toronto FC has signed forward Ayo Akinola to a new contract that runs through 2024 with an option for 2025.
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WHL Roundup: Larson and Firkus lead Warriors to 8-2 rout over Hitmen

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Cordel Larson and Jagger Firkus had two goals and an assist each as the Moose Jaw Warriors routed the Calgary Hitmen 8-2 on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League.
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Reaves, Fox score 2 each as Rangers beat Maple Leafs 6-3

Reaves, Fox score 2 each as Rangers beat Maple Leafs 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Reaves is used to long scoring droughts during his 12-year career. He came through in a big way to end his latest one.
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Doncic leads streaking Mavericks to 102-98 win over Raptors

Doncic leads streaking Mavericks to 102-98 win over Raptors

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 41 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 1:01 to play, and tied a season best with 14 rebounds as the surging Dallas Mavericks held off the Toronto Raptors 102-98 on Wednesday night.
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Goodbye, Garbiñe: No. 3 Muguruza bows out at Australian Open

Goodbye, Garbiñe: No. 3 Muguruza bows out at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The surprises started early at the Australian Open on Thursday. No. 3 seed Garbiñe Muguruza became the highest-seeded player to exit at Melbourne Park, just minutes after No. 6 Anett Kontaveit lost.
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Athletics Canada says CEO Dave Bedford retiring immediately

Athletics Canada says CEO Dave Bedford retiring immediately

TORONTO — Days after complaints about his sexually graphic Twitter exchanges, Dave Bedford is out as the CEO of Athletics Canada. The national sport organization announced Wednesday evening that Bedford was retiring immediately, by mutual agreement.
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Former Vancouver Whitecap Andy Rose joins Seattle Sounders' coaching staff

Former Vancouver Whitecap Andy Rose joins Seattle Sounders' coaching staff

SEATTLE — Former Vancouver Whitecap Andy Rose has joined the Seattle Sounders as an assistant coach.
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Canadiens GM Hughes thrilled to start building winning franchise in his hometown

Canadiens GM Hughes thrilled to start building winning franchise in his hometown

MONTREAL — On a stage laid out directly onto the Bell Centre ice, the Montreal Canadiens introduced newly hired general manager Kent Hughes on Wednesday afternoon. The Beaconsfield, Que.
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Toronto FC takes first steps under new coach Bob Bradley at California camp

Toronto FC takes first steps under new coach Bob Bradley at California camp

Toronto FC held its first practice under new coach Bob Bradley on Wednesday, missing some players and with plenty of questions still to be answered at the California camp. Just getting out of snowy Toronto on Tuesday was an achievement.
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Veteran defensive lineman Adrian Tracy looking to resume his CFL career

Veteran defensive lineman Adrian Tracy looking to resume his CFL career

Adrian Tracy isn't finished chasing down CFL quarterbacks just yet. The veteran defensive lineman retired last season, mostly due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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