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Raptors Uprising GC downs the Knicks for fifth straight win in NBA 2K League

Raptors Uprising GC downs the Knicks for fifth straight win in NBA 2K League

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC improved its unbeaten esports record to 5-0 Tuesday with a best-of-three series victory over Knicks Gaming in the NBA 2K League. Toronto opened with an 83-65 win before recording the sweep with a 78-72 decision.
Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

Horse racing's Triple Crown will look different this year from start to finish. The Belmont Stakes will be run before the Kentucky Derby and Preakness for the first time and take place at a shorter distance.
Prince of Wales Stakes race set for Sept. 29 at Fort Erie Racetrack

Prince of Wales Stakes race set for Sept. 29 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE, Ont. — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of Canadian thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, will be run Sept. 29 at Fort Erie Racetrack.
MLS cancels 2020 all-star game in Los Angeles plus two other showcase contests

MLS cancels 2020 all-star game in Los Angeles plus two other showcase contests

TORONTO — Major League Soccer has cancelled its 2020 all-star game as well as the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup.
Super League still facing questions, from salary cap cuts to when to resume play

Super League still facing questions, from salary cap cuts to when to resume play

Super League got a shot in the arm Tuesday with news that Australian star back Greg Inglis is coming out of retirement to play for Warrington in 2021.
Mann Cup, Ontario and B.C. lacrosse seasons cancelled due to COVID-19

Mann Cup, Ontario and B.C. lacrosse seasons cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 box lacrosse seasons for Ontario's Major Series Lacrosse and British Columbia's Western Lacrosse Association have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The leagues announced the decision in a joint statement Tuesday.
Toronto's NWHL team to be named the Six, logo and colours unveiled

Toronto's NWHL team to be named the Six, logo and colours unveiled

TORONTO — The NWHL's first Canadian team will be named the Toronto Six. The name, logo and colours for Toronto's entry into the women's hockey league were unveiled Tuesday.
Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19

Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19

Arjay Shelley is keeping fit and strong by pushing his mom's black Subaru SUV around the parking lot at Port Moody Secondary School. His mom Ambra sits in the driver's seat and steers.
$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park

$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — The $1-million Pepsi North America Cup will be run Aug. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The race, Canada's richest harness event, was originally set for June 20 but was postponed last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to deal

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to deal

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to a one-year deal Tuesday. The five-foot-10, 213-pound Onyeka spent three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts before being released last week.