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Canada women to face top teams in World Rugby's new 3-tier global competition

Canada women to face top teams in World Rugby's new 3-tier global competition

TORONTO — Canada's women will have chance to play the world's top teams annually as part of a new 16-team competition announced Tuesday by World Rugby. The competition, called WXV, is set to begin in 2023 and will consist of three tiers.
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Leafs GM Kyle Dubas looking for a trade partner, willing to go all-in with prospects

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas looking for a trade partner, willing to go all-in with prospects

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas is looking for a dance partner. And because of pandemic realities, the sooner the better for the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Toronto FC signs general manager Ali Curtis to a multi-year contract extension

Toronto FC signs general manager Ali Curtis to a multi-year contract extension

TORONTO — After jumping into the deep end with Toronto FC in January 2019, GM Ali Curtis has some security now as he heads into the 2021 season. The MLS team announced Tuesday it had signed the 42-year-old Curtis to a multi-year contract extension.
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Toronto Blue Jays pick up option year on manager Charlie Montoyo's contract

Toronto Blue Jays pick up option year on manager Charlie Montoyo's contract

The Toronto Blue Jays are picking up the option year on manager Charlie Montoyo's contract. He became the 13th manager in franchise history in October 2018, signing a three-year deal with an option for 2022.
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With limited cap room, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin not likely to be active at deadline

With limited cap room, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin not likely to be active at deadline

MONTREAL — Marc Bergevin isn't expecting to go hunting for major reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline, mainly due to being tight against the salary cap.
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Guerrero Jr., has four of Toronto's 21 hits as Blue Jays dump Phillies 14-5

Guerrero Jr., has four of Toronto's 21 hits as Blue Jays dump Phillies 14-5

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., had four of Toronto's 21 hits as the Blue Jays dumped the Philadelphia Phillies 14-5 in pre-season baseball action Tuesday at BayCare Ballpark.
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Canadian Denis Shapovalov crushes Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in Dubai

Canadian Denis Shapovalov crushes Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Denis Shapovalov beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday. The third-seeded Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont.
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In a season of uncertainty, Moore-Towers, Marinaro excited to get back on ice

In a season of uncertainty, Moore-Towers, Marinaro excited to get back on ice

Since the world championships were wiped out a year ago by COVID-19, it's been a stop-and-start season of cancellations and uncertainty for Canadian figure skaters.
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At work, rest or play, fishing has always remained a real obsession for Dave Mercer

At work, rest or play, fishing has always remained a real obsession for Dave Mercer

When Dave Mercer was in high school, a poster adorned his locker. But it wasn't of a big-name pro athlete or a favourite actor. Rather, it was of pro angler Hank Parker with his '89 Bassmasters Classic trophy.
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CFL dismisses social media report that its 2021 and '22 campaigns might be cancelled

CFL dismisses social media report that its 2021 and '22 campaigns might be cancelled

TORONTO — The CFL has denied a claim from the United Football Players Association suggesting the league will likely cancel its 2021 and '22 seasons. The UFPA made the claim Tuesday in an update posted on Twitter regarding the CFL-XFL partnership.
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