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First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes living in the Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19, the first to do so with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday. Organizers confirmed the positive tests on Sunday and both were listed as non-Japanese.
Altidore scores in Toronto FC's return to BMO Field in 1-1 tie with Orlando City

Altidore scores in Toronto FC's return to BMO Field in 1-1 tie with Orlando City

TORONTO — Interim coach Javier Perez called it a fairy tale. But Jozy Altidore's goal in his return to action after eight weeks on the outs with Toronto FC did not come with a happy ending Saturday.
Hamdi gives CF Montreal 5-4 come-from-behind win

Hamdi gives CF Montreal 5-4 come-from-behind win

MONTREAL — If people wondered what the atmosphere would be like at Saputo Stadium on Saturday evening, with 5,000 spectators spread out in the stands, the players on the pitch made sure it was electric.
Bucks edge Suns 123-119 to take 3-2 lead in NBA Finals

Bucks edge Suns 123-119 to take 3-2 lead in NBA Finals

PHOENIX (AP) — Jrue Holiday seized his chance to give the Milwaukee Bucks the lead in the NBA Finals. Took it right out of Devin Booker's hands, actually.
Canadian Cory Johnston moves closer to securing his first career Elite Series victory

Canadian Cory Johnston moves closer to securing his first career Elite Series victory

NEW YORK — Canadian Cory Johnston will be the man to beat Sunday in the final round of the Elite Series pro bass fishing event on the St. Lawrence River. Johnston of Cavan, Ont.
Composer of theme that used to introduce 'Hockey Night in Canada' broadcasts has died

Composer of theme that used to introduce 'Hockey Night in Canada' broadcasts has died

TORONTO — Dolores Claman, the woman behind the catchy tune that used to introduce CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcasts, has died at 94.
Maple Leafs hire AHL coach of the year Spencer Carbery as assistant coach

Maple Leafs hire AHL coach of the year Spencer Carbery as assistant coach

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding to their bench, hiring Spencer Carbery as an assistant coach. Carbery, 39, previously worked in the American Hockey League as head coach of the Hershey Bears, an affiliate of the Washington Capitals.
Blue Jays set to host 15,000 fans in return to Toronto: Shapiro

Blue Jays set to host 15,000 fans in return to Toronto: Shapiro

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro has a greater appreciation for what Toronto means to his team after being forced to spend nearly two years away.
Leafs acquire Jared McCann from Penguins for prospect, 2023 draft pick

Leafs acquire Jared McCann from Penguins for prospect, 2023 draft pick

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have added forward Jared McCann to their lineup in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, the Penguins got Leafs' prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
Vancouver Canucks acquire centre Jason Dickinson from Dallas Stars

Vancouver Canucks acquire centre Jason Dickinson from Dallas Stars

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have added to their forward pool, acquiring forward Jason Dickinson from the Dallas Stars. The trade will see Dallas take Vancouver's third-round pick in next week's NHL entry draft.
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