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A look at the Canadian men's Group F opponents at the World Cup in Qatar

A look at the Canadian men's Group F opponents at the World Cup in Qatar

A look at the teams that will be facing the 38th-ranked Canadian men in Group F at the World Cup in Qatar: BELGIUM Ranking: No. 2. The Belgians gave way to Brazil this week, falling to No. 2 after taking over top spot in September 2018.
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Toronto FC, New York City FC look to even records after tough starts to MLS season

Toronto FC, New York City FC look to even records after tough starts to MLS season

TORONTO — The weather has not been helping Toronto FC's early-season preparations. For New York City FC, a congested schedule has complicated matters for the defending MLS champions.
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Maple Leafs No. 1 goaltender Jack Campbell set to return from rib injury

Maple Leafs No. 1 goaltender Jack Campbell set to return from rib injury

TORONTO — Jack Campbell has been through plenty of tough times.
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Athletes can battle effects of maltreatment in sport well into adulthood

Athletes can battle effects of maltreatment in sport well into adulthood

Brittany Rogers is an adult now and three years removed from her athletic career, yet the cutting words of her childhood gymnastics coaches still play like a broken record in her mind. You're fat. You're stupid. You're not good enough.
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Longtime Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens saw it all and told it well

Longtime Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens saw it all and told it well

Former Canadian Press sportswriter Neil Stevens, who earned Hall of Fame recognition in both lacrosse and hockey while criss-crossing the globe in more than three decades with the national news agency, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
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Toronto Blue Jays extend manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through 2023 season

Toronto Blue Jays extend manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through 2023 season

TORONTO, Kan. — The Toronto Blue Jays extended Charlie Montoyo's contract on Friday, locking up the skipper through the 2023 season. He helped the team to a 91-win campaign last year and finished fourth in American League manager of the year voting.
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Canadian men to face Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in opening round at World Cup

Canadian men to face Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in opening round at World Cup

Canada's World Cup credentials will be put to the test this November in Qatar against Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in Group F.
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Vice Mark Nichols ready for return to Team Gushue lineup at world curling playdowns

Vice Mark Nichols ready for return to Team Gushue lineup at world curling playdowns

Forced into isolation due to COVID-19, Team Gushue vice Mark Nichols could only watch on television as his teammates won the Canadian men's curling championship last month.
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Canadian Olympian Brent Hayden retires again, this time on his own terms

Canadian Olympian Brent Hayden retires again, this time on his own terms

An injured back and depression forced Brent Hayden to retire from competitive swimming after the 2012 London Olympics. After a successful comeback at the Tokyo Games last summer, Hayden's retiring again, but on his terms.
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Flames' Gaudreau named second star, Habs' Caufield top rookie for March

Flames' Gaudreau named second star, Habs' Caufield top rookie for March

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for March, while Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was named the month's top rookie.
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