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Five Things to Know: All-star forward Kawhi Leonard joins Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard is the newest member of the Raptors after a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday that saw Toronto trade perennial all-star guard DeMar DeRozan.

Jul 18, 2018 7:36 PM Read more >

Willy returns to Alouettes in time to face league-leading Stampeders

Drew Willy returns to the Montreal Alouettes just in time to face the buzzsaw that is the Calgary Stampeders defence. Willy gets the start Saturday night when Montreal (1-3) visits the Calgary Stampeders (4-0).

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Raptors all-star swingman DeRozan leaves Toronto after nine-year run

TORONTO — A franchise leader in points and games played. A leader as popular with fans as he was with teammates. A Raptor to the core and a man who loved Toronto.

Jul 18, 2018 5:56 PM Read more >

Former Calgary Stampeders star Larry Robinson dies at 76

CALGARY — Larry Robinson, considered one of the most decorated and versatile players in Calgary Stampeders history, has died. He was 76. The Calgary native played for the Stampeders from 1961-74, never missing a game in 14 seasons.

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Ticats starter Jeremiah Masoli chasing CFL record versus Roughriders

HAMILTON — It's been an impressive start to the season for Jeremiah Masoli.

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Recently cut Ottawa Redblack Teague Sherman charged with sexual assault

Ottawa police have confirmed former Redblacks defensive back Teague Sherman has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. Police say Sherman was charged last week, but did not provide further details because the matter is before the courts.

Jul 18, 2018 4:25 PM Read more >

Long wait nearly over as Montreal-based Alvarez set to face Kovalev for title

After more than three years of waiting in vain for Adonis Stevenson, Montreal-based Eleider Alvarez will finally get a shot at a world title — against Sergey (Krusher) Kovalev.

Jul 18, 2018 4:16 PM Read more >

Olympic journey may include pro league pit stop for Canadian softball team

SURREY, B.C. — For the Canadian women's softball team, the road back to the Olympics may include a stop in a U.S. professional league. Softball was not included at the last two Olympics before being reinstated for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

Jul 18, 2018 4:07 PM Read more >

Raptors Remake: DeRozan dealt to Spurs for Leonard in blockbuster NBA trade

TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan was unlike many of the franchise players who came before him with the Toronto Raptors. For years, Canada's lone NBA franchise was jilted by stars who eventually either wanted out or declined to put down long-term roots.

Jul 18, 2018 3:52 PM Read more >

Raptors' DeRozan-Leonard deal takes its place among massive Toronto trades

TORONTO — The blockbuster deal that saw the Toronto Raptors send all-star guard DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for 2014 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest in the city's history.

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