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Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes is going to be with the Toronto Raptors for at least one more year. The Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie scale contract of the swingman on Wednesday. Barnes is now signed through the 2024-25 season.
Auger-Aliassime begins Swiss Indoors title defence with win over Riedi

Auger-Aliassime begins Swiss Indoors title defence with win over Riedi

BASEL, Switzerland — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime started off his defence of his Swiss Indoors tennis title with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 win over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi.
Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

MONTREAL — CF Montreal missed out on the playoffs this Major League Soccer season by the slimmest of margins.
Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen

Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen

After a flare-up at an English club rugby game between London Irish and the Worcester Warriors, referee Wayne Barnes called the offending players over and calmly read them the riot act. "I understand this is an important game.
Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

TORONTO — Zach Collaros won't be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years.
Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win

Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win

It won't affect the West Division standings but the Calgary Stampeders' regular-season finale is significant for the franchise. Calgary (6-11) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on Friday night with both teams having clinched playoff spots.
NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers

NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers

Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple — a little less would have to do.
Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming

Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming

Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall.
A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers

A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m. (Fox); Game 2, Saturday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m.
MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPA LEAGUE The unravelling of Ajax is proving to be one of the saddest soccer stories of the season.