National Sports

Matthews has 3 goals, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 6-2

TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Auston Matthews had three goals to tie the franchise single-season record for goals with 54, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Monday night.

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U.S. Judge Aquilina urges Sport Canada to heed gymnasts' call for investigation

TORONTO — Canadian gymnasts remain steadfast in their calls for an independent investigation into the toxic culture and maltreatment of athletes, and are angry they weren't provided a seat at the Canadian sport minister's recent roundtable.

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Detroit Tigers homer twice to down Toronto Blue Jays

LAKELAND, Fla. — Willie Castro and Roberto Campos both had home runs as the Detroit Tigers doubled the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 in Grapefruit League play on Monday.

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Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province

TORONTO — It didn't take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until 12:01 a.m. on Monday.

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Teen basketball phenom Fisher to decide on college or G League in next few weeks

TORONTO — Marlo Davis watched history unfold a few weeks ago like "it wasn't real.

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Ambrosie's annual visit of CFL cities on hold following positive COVID-19 test

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's annual visit of the nine CFL cities has been put on hold. Ambrosie announced via Twitter on Monday that he's tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he was unable to meet with Alouettes fans in Montreal.

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Oilers centre Connor McDavid named NHL first star of week after hitting century mark

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid has been selected the National Hockey League's first star of the week after collecting five goals and three assists in four games.

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Canada's Brad Gushue earns two more wins at world men's curling championship

LAS VEGAS — Challenging ice conditions left player confidence at a premium on Sunday at the world men's curling championship.

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McDavid, Oilers extend streaks in 6-1 win over Ducks

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Lowry leads his Miami Heat to 114-109 win over Raptors in emotional return

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry soaked up the love from an adoring Toronto Raptors crowd. And then he led his Miami Heat to victory.

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