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MIAMI (AP) — When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament. As long as they're clicking, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will like their chances.

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman wishes he was about eight starts into his 2024 campaign but, thanks to shoulder soreness throughout spring training, he's only had four.

LAS VEGAS — Canadian lightweight Michael Dufort submitted Denmark's Mads Burnell on Friday to win his Professional Fighters League regular-season debut. The fight ended 63 seconds into the second round with Burnell tapping to a guillotine choke.

TORONTO — Jennifer Jones was mid-answer in a post-game media interview Friday when her youngest daughter tugged at her leg and gave her a reminder of why her decision to retire was so difficult.

TORONTO — Teen swimming sensation Summer McIntosh added another first place result to her resume Friday, winning the women's 100-metre butterfly at the Canadian Swimming Open. The 17-year-old from Toronto swam a personal best 57.

AUGUSTA, Ga.

Toronto's Sebastian Szirmak has the most wins of any Canadian pro golfer in 2024 but, ironically, his success on the Gira de Golf Professional Mexicana may prevent him from playing in the RBC Canadian Open.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A howling gust -- the kind that created havoc at Augusta National all day long -- struck the 18th green just as Tiger Woods was lining up yet another testy putt.

Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named his roster for the Pacific Four Series with veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom poised to enter the Canadian record book. The 33-year-old lock from Uxbridge, Ont.

TORONTO — Alek Manoah's comeback from injury will continue Saturday when he starts for the Toronto Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.