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TORONTO — On the day RJ Barrett played his first NBA game at home, and hours after he committed his summer to Canada, the New York Knicks rookie wore his heart on his shoes. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.

TORONTO — The Canadian men's basketball team may have to get past NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to get to the Tokyo Olympics. The good news for Canada is it should have the players to do it.

Another day to celebrate for Lionel Messi. Another frustrating day for Liverpool against a familiar opponent.

TORONTO — Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Bayern Munich teenager Alphonso Davies are among the nominees for the 2019 Canada Soccer Player Awards.

BROSSARD, Que. — Despite his team's recent string of defeats, Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien insists it isn't a lack of effort that is sinking his squad.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Thrust into a leadership role, Ben Thomsen is finding his comfort zone as the face of the Canadian men's downhill team. Manny Osborne-Paradis wrecking his knee a year ago while training in Lake Louise, Alta.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have fired Jason Maas, ending the four-year run of a hot-tempered, heart-on-his-sleeve head coach who inspired his players but delivered results that, while good, were never good enough.

TORONTO — Veteran defender Drew Moor has left Toronto FC to return to the Colorado Rapids. The Rapids confirmed Wednesday that the 35-year-old free agent, who played in Colorado from 2009 to 2015, has signed a one-year contract.

VANCOUVER — John White is staying put. The B.C. Lions announced Wednesday the 28-year-old running back has re-signed with the team for 2020.

TORONTO — Winnipeg Blue Bombers Willie Jefferson, Stanley Bryant and Winston Rose have even more reason to celebrate. The three were named CFL all-stars Wednesday.