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NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to an affiliation with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones beginning next season. The Cyclones replace the Newfoundland Growlers, who ceased operations before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory

Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory

SAINT-VULBAS, France (AP) — Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday.
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LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James is making it official: He's coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league's all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros

Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros

TORONTO — Spencer Horwitz loves the chess match of an at bat, especially doing it at the highest level of professional baseball.
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Canada winger Tajon Buchanan to undergo surgery after breaking tibia in training

Canada winger Tajon Buchanan to undergo surgery after breaking tibia in training

ARLINGTON — Winger Tajon Buchanan is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after breaking his tibia in practice ahead of Canada's Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela.
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De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris as part of Canada's athletics team

De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris as part of Canada's athletics team

MONTREAL — Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer's Paris Games as part of Canada's athletics team. The team was announced Tuesday by Athletics Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
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Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

TORONTO — Leo Jimenez can't believe he's in a Major League Baseball clubhouse, preparing for a game with players he used to watch as a fan. Jimenez was recalled by the Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cédric Paré, the NHL club announced Tuesday. All three signed one-year contracts worth US$775,000. Paré's deal is a two-way contract.
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Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini believes every other team in Major League Soccer wants something his Vancouver Whitecaps have — attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld.
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Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Shane Pinto to a two-year, $7.5-million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdown of $2.
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