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Leonard leaves lasting imprint on Raptors fans in form of permanent tattoos

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard left a lasting imprint on Toronto Raptors fans when he helped the team win its first NBA Championship in franchise history this summer. Some fans took that imprint a lot more literally than others.

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English clubs on the march again in the Champions League

The English are on the march again in the Champions League.

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Halifax agrees to contribute $20M toward construction of stadium for CFL team

HALIFAX — A business group hoping to land a CFL franchise for Halifax got a lease on life Tuesday when regional council voted in favour of a one-time $20-million contribution toward construction of a stadium in the East Coast city.

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Andreescu says knee injury progressing, on-court training to begin next week

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu had her season-ending tournament cut short due to a left knee problem. She's hoping the injury won't curtail the start of her 2020 campaign.

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Olivia Smith, Jayden Nelson named Canada Soccer's Youth Players of the Year

TORONTO — Teenagers Olivia Smith and Jayden Nelson have been named Canada Soccer's Youth International Players of the Year. The awards celebrate Canada's top youth footballers in recognition of their achievements with Canada youth teams.

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Quinton Byfield looking to leave his mark at Canada's world junior camp

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Quinton Byfield was eager to get going. The hulking, highly-touted 17-year-old forward with soft hands and speed to burn instead found himself staring out a window at the airport in Sudbury, Ont.

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Sooners defensive lineman Gallimore retains top spot in CFL draft rankings

TORONTO — Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Neville Gallimore has retained his No. 1 spot in second instalment of the CFL Scouting Bureau's prospect rankings for the 2020 national draft.

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Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal

SAN DIEGO — Stephen Strasburg returned to the Washington Nationals with a record contract on the first day of the winter meetings, a deal that puts fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole in position for an even larger payday.

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On and off the court, Kawhi Leonard had a memorable season in Toronto

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard's short but memorable time with the Raptors will be remembered Wednesday when he receives his championship ring before Toronto takes on his current team, the Los Angeles Clippers, at Scotiabank Arena.

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Toronto Raptors fans more grateful than hateful of Kawhi Leonard

TORONTO — Two nights after Paul George's hostile treatment in Indiana, it should be nothing but love for his teammate Kawhi Leonard in Toronto Leonard will be presented with his NBA championship ring in a pre-game ceremony Wednesday in a city that ap

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