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PHILADELPHIA — Patient and positive, Brett Brown was the perfect coach for the Philadelphia 76ers when they set up a long-term home in the NBA basement. They'll be looking for someone else now that they want to be on top.

Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says he is impressed with how his team came together this season through some unprecedented times — from a very public coaching change to a playoff run isolated from friends and family.

Talal Al-Awaid isn't surprised to see Alphonso Davies starring on soccer's world stage, but even the Edmonton soccer coach is somewhat taken aback by the 19-year-old Canadian's meteoric rise with Bayern Munich.

TORONTO — The financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack have identified a possible buyer whom they hope will help revive the transatlantic rugby league team and keep it in England's Super League next season.

Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson reportedly is opting out of his CFL contract. Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network reported Monday that Bethel-Thompson was opting out of his CFL deal — which was set expire in Febuary.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have three starting pitchers on the injured list after Trent Thornton was placed on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation on Monday.

Stephanie Dixon had a simple message to Canada's Paralympic athletes one year out from the Tokyo Games: You've got this. Like the Olympics, the Paralympics were pushed back a year due to COVID-19, and the opening ceremonies are now scheduled for Aug.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired struggling slugger Daniel Vogelbach from the Seattle Mariners for $100,000. The Blue Jays announced the move Sunday night.

The Toronto Raptors have thrived all season despite a revolving door of injured players, and their depth shone once again in Sunday night's record-breaking rout of Brooklyn.

TORONTO — The Grey Cup won't be presented this season, but fans will get a chance to have their name associated with the iconic trophy. The CFL is allowing fans to have their names inscribed on a permanent new base to the Grey Cup. The 1.