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'Trying to get fans back in arena' top priority for Raptors president Masai Ujiri

'Trying to get fans back in arena' top priority for Raptors president Masai Ujiri

TORONTO — Even as the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday was approaching, Masai Ujiri has kept his priorities in order.
Star striker Jozy Altidore bids farewell to Toronto FC in social media post

Star striker Jozy Altidore bids farewell to Toronto FC in social media post

TORONTO — After seven seasons, star striker Jozy Altidore has bid farewell to Toronto via a social media post. While Toronto FC has not said much about Altidore's absence from training camp, his departure was expected.
5 P.E.I. minor hockey players suspended 25 games over racial slurs toward N.S. player

5 P.E.I. minor hockey players suspended 25 games over racial slurs toward N.S. player

CHARLOTTETOWN — The governing body for hockey in Prince Edward Island announced Friday it has handed down 25-game suspensions to five players accused of hurling racial slurs toward a Nova Scotia goalie last November.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year contract extension Friday. Woll, 23, has posted a 5-2-0 record with a 3.32 goals-against average in eight games with the AHL's Toronto Marlies.
Eriksen excited to prove he can play after cardiac arrest

Eriksen excited to prove he can play after cardiac arrest

LONDON (AP) — Christian Eriksen says he has no anxiety about playing his first match since a cardiac arrest and believes a return to England was perfect after the incident last summer.
Woodbine's 2022 thoroughbred racing season is scheduled to open April 16

Woodbine's 2022 thoroughbred racing season is scheduled to open April 16

TORONTO, Kan. — Woodbine Ractrack's '22 thoroughbred season is scheduled to open April 16 and will again be highlighted by the $1-million Queen's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment unveiled the '22 schedule Friday that's slated to run through Dec. 11.
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive lineman Desjardins to a one-year deal

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive lineman Desjardins to a one-year deal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins to a one-year deal Friday. The six-foot-one, 275-pound Desjardins spent the last two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign Canadian linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign Canadian linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed Canadian linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed on Friday. The six-foot, 235-pound Winnipeg native returns for a second season with Saskatchewan.
Medal hopeful Bloemen fades in men's 10,000; Jones loses 1st curling match at Games

Medal hopeful Bloemen fades in men's 10,000; Jones loses 1st curling match at Games

BEIJING — Ted-Jan Bloemen was on pace to medal halfway through his signature event. Then he started running out of gas.
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign veteran Canadian defensive back Pruneau

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign veteran Canadian defensive back Pruneau

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran Canadian Antoine Pruneau on Friday. Pruneau enters his eighth CFL season, all with Ottawa.