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Lionel Messi says he hasn't yet thought about when he will retire

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In an interview with the Big Time Podcast released on Wednesday, the 36-year-old Messi revealed that he doesn’t see his advancing years as an important factor in determining when to end his career.

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Berrios takes the mound as Blue Jays open 2024 MLB season against Rays

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The Toronto Blue Jays open their 2024 Major League Baseball season this afternoon with a road game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Caitlin Clark and Iowa draw nearly 5 million viewers for second-round NCAA win

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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes' 64-54 victory over West Virginia averaged 4.90 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen, making it the most-viewed women’s tournament game ever — excluding Final Four contests and title games.

Canucks place all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on long-term injured list

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The Vancouver Canucks have placed all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on the long-term injured reserve list retroactively.

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Ontario's gaming commission monitoring NBA's investigation of Raptors' Jontay Porter

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it's closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter.

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Drowning in debt, Canada's Olympic athletes ask for raise in monthly 'carding' money in federal budget

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With the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris on the horizon, Canada's athletes are asking for a $6.3-million raise to the Athletes Assistance Program, which is informally known as “carding” money, in the federal government's April…

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Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara

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Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and constant companion of their new US$700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani. But the biggest story of baseball's spring is still murky -- and…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Raptors reeling after gambling allegations against backup centre Jontay Porter

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The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for allegedly fixing games.

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Toronto police not investigating Raptors centre Porter amid match fixing allegations

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Toronto police say they are not investigating Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter, who is the subject of an NBA gambling probe.

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Vancouver Canucks kept from clinching playoff spot after loss to L.A. Kings

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The Vancouver Canucks will have to wait to officially clinch a post-season berth after dropping a 3-2 decision to the L.A. Kings in a playoff-type game Monday.

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Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?

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While soccer governing bodies such as FIFA and UEFA have taken steps to combat racism, the lack of diversity in the upper ranks at major clubs remains an unsolved problem.

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Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA

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Dennis Schroder's return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.

Blue Jays relievers Romano, Swanson likely to start season on IL

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Toronto Blue Jays relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are expected to begin the season on the injured list in a significant blow to the back end of the team's bullpen.

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Senators owner announces $2M donation to children's hospices in Ottawa, Gatineau

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Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has announced a major donation to two children's hospices in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Reports: Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter part of gambling investigation

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The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling.

Monday, Mar 25

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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

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Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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Shohei Ohtani to make first comments since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

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Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first public comments Monday since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Los Angeles Dodgers star.

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NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

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NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

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Windsor goalie shines representing Mexico at IIFH Championship

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A 17-year-old hockey goalie who lives in Windsor is fresh off a historic run representing his home country of Mexico at the IIHF U18 World Championship in Istanbul.

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Andersen stops 31 shots as surging Hurricanes trim Leafs 2-1

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Brady Skjei and Sebastian Aho scored as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday night for their sixth win in seven games.

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Canada's Rachel Homan wins gold at World Women's Curling Championship

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Canada's Rachel Homan beat Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 to win gold at the world women's curling championship.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Ohtani to speak to media for first time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

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Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Canada qualifies for Copa America with 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

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With the win, Canada will open the Copa América against defending champion Argentina in June 20 in Atlanta, plays Chile five days later at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Chile on June 29 at Orlando, Fla.

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North Korea-Japan qualifier in Pyongyang cancelled by FIFA

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FIFA has cancelled the North Korea-Japan World Cup qualifier scheduled for Tuesday in Pyongyang.

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Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94

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Peter Angelos, owner of a Baltimore Orioles team that endured long losing stretches and shrewd proprietor of a law firm that won high-profile cases against industry titans, died Saturday. He was 94.

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Capitals' Wilson suspended 6 games for stick to the face of Leafs' Gregor

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Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was suspended six games Friday for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor.

Friday, Mar 22

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MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara following gambling reports

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Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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Star power: Matthews, McDavid to take centre stage chasing separate milestones

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Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have grown closer off the ice. The star centres sometimes skate together in the summer and now share the same agent.

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Biello names Stephen Eustaquio captain of the Canadian men's soccer team

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Stephen Eustaquio will captain Canada in Saturday's Copa America qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago.

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Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Canada shoots 64 to take LPGA Tour lead at Palos Verdes

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Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Canada matched her best score on the LPGA Tour with a 7-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.