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Team effort leads Raptors to 125-89 rout of Philly, and a 3-2 series lead

Team effort leads Raptors to 125-89 rout of Philly, and a 3-2 series lead

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors didn't need a superhuman performance from Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday. After shouldering the load through the first four games of this playoff series, Leonard got plenty of help from his teammates in Game 5.
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Leonard dunks, Ibaka bleeds for Raptors in lopsided playoff win over 76ers

Leonard dunks, Ibaka bleeds for Raptors in lopsided playoff win over 76ers

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard dunked and Serge Ibaka bled for the Toronto cause Tuesday. The Raptors finished the first half with a 21-point lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, with an exclamation point dunk from Leonard paving the way to the dressing room.
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Jose Berrios stellar as Twins blank Blue Jays for second straight game

Jose Berrios stellar as Twins blank Blue Jays for second straight game

TORONTO — The Blue Jays' bats went silent again Tuesday as Toronto's hitters try to work through a major slump at the plate. Running into some stellar opposing pitching isn't helping matters, either.
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Liverpool ousts Barca in historic Champions League comeback

Liverpool ousts Barca in historic Champions League comeback

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool's players had their hands on their heads, seemingly unable to comprehend their achievement. One of them, James Milner, was in tears.
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Ibaka needs repair work after taking inadvertent elbow from Raptors teammate

Ibaka needs repair work after taking inadvertent elbow from Raptors teammate

TORONTO — Raptors forward Serge Ibaka needed some repair work Tuesday after taking an inadvertent elbow from teammate Kawhi Leonard in Game 5 of Toronto's playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid starts in Game 5 against Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid starts in Game 5 against Raptors

TORONTO — Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown wasn't giving much away on the subject of ailing centre Joel Embiid on the eve of Tuesday's playoff game with the Toronto Raptors.
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Bruins defenceman McAvoy suspended for first game of Eastern Conference final

Bruins defenceman McAvoy suspended for first game of Eastern Conference final

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy for the first game of the Eastern Conference final for an illegal check to the head of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson.
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Edmonton Oilers confirm owner Daryl Katz dealing with life-threatening illness

Edmonton Oilers confirm owner Daryl Katz dealing with life-threatening illness

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are confirming that team owner Daryl Katz has been dealing with a life-threatening illness. Speculation arose Tuesday when Katz appeared at a news conference announcing the hiring of new general manager Ken Holland.
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Survey of Canada's Olympians, Paralympians reveals abuses in sport

Survey of Canada's Olympians, Paralympians reveals abuses in sport

A survey of Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Canada provides a snapshot of abuse they felt powerless to stop. The results of the survey and recommendations from it were unveiled Tuesday by AthletesCAN, an athlete advocacy body.
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After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta

After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta

After surviving steamy Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in defending MLS champion Atlanta United on Wednesday.
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