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Leafs' Tavares: 'A breath of fresh air' to be back on the ice with teammates

Leafs' Tavares: 'A breath of fresh air' to be back on the ice with teammates

TORONTO — Walking into the Maple Leafs' practice facility represented a small return to normalcy for John Tavares.
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Ottawa's Noel Hoefenmayer named top CHL defenceman for 2019-20 season

TORONTO — Noel Hoefenmayer of the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's has been named the Canadian Hockey League's defenceman of the year.
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Some Canadian CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

TORONTO — Darren Thornton is in the process of researching new names to rebrand CrossFit Defy, the gym he co-owns with his wife Michelle in Toronto's Leaside neighbourhood.
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Nurse: This is a historic opportunity to make some lasting change.

Nurse: This is a historic opportunity to make some lasting change.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors may finally get a chance to resume their title defence if the NBA restarts late next month in Orlando.
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Lifetime ban of track coach Andy McInnis upheld by Athletics Canada commissioner

OTTAWA — Athletics Canada's independent commissioner's office has upheld the lifetime ban of former track coach Andy McInnis for sexual harassment and misconduct. In a ruling issued Tuesday, commissioner Hugh L.
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Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs

Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs

OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams.
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Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer makes basic purse of US$125,000 in UFC 250 loss

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer makes basic purse of US$125,000 in UFC 250 loss

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer made a basic purse of US$125,000 for her loss by decision Saturday to featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes at UFC 250.
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Oilers players take the ice at Rogers Place as Phase 2 of NHL return begins

Oilers players take the ice at Rogers Place as Phase 2 of NHL return begins

The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday — some of them, anyway.
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2020 Vanier Cup a casualty of COVID-19, U Sports cancels championships

2020 Vanier Cup a casualty of COVID-19, U Sports cancels championships

Canadian university sport has ground to a virtual halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic that also wiped out this year's Vanier Cup. U Sports cancelled six fall championships, including the Nov.
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Defending CPL champion Forge FC and Cavalry FC back on training field

Defending CPL champion Forge FC and Cavalry FC back on training field

Forge FC returned to training Monday some 220 days after winning the inaugural Canadian Premier League title in early November.
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