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Right man, wrong time: Rajakovic's positivity carries Raptors through adversity

Right man, wrong time: Rajakovic's positivity carries Raptors through adversity

TORONTO — Most fans would describe the Toronto Raptors' 2023-24 season as tumultuous, even chaotic, with a series of trades significantly remaking the roster and then a raft of injuries and other issues directly contributing to a 15-game losing skid.
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Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory.
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West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says

West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 4th U.S.
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Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont.
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Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Seven months after general manager Kevyn Adams declared the Sabres’ competitive window of opportunity as being open , it slammed shut on coach Don Granato, who was fired on Tuesday.
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Edmonton Elks receiver Eugene Lewis says mission to Africa changed his life

Edmonton Elks receiver Eugene Lewis says mission to Africa changed his life

It was a life-changing experience for Eugene Lewis. The Edmonton Elks receiver was among six CFL players who spent a week on a mission in Africa last month.
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PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

TORONTO — Despite a split from some of their teammates and coaches, the Professional Women's Hockey League's international break served as a welcome reset for the players on league-leading Toronto.
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Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees

Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Romano, from Markham, Ont.
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International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

MONTREAL — The agency that oversees Montreal's Olympic Stadium is looking for ideas to reuse the components of the building's tattered, old roof — including membranes the size of 26 hockey rinks and cables 12 kilometres long.
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How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?

How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?

The Arizona Coyotes are headed out the door for Utah after insisting for years they would stay. Team owner Alex Meruelo is expected to sell the team for $1.2 billion to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who intends to move the franchise to Salt Lake City.
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