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Toronto's Giovinco up for MLS MVP again, faces four other contenders

Toronto's Giovinco up for MLS MVP again, faces four other contenders

Sebastian Giovinco is back where he likes to be, in MVP contention.
O'Shea doesn't tip his hand on who starts for Bombers in season finale

O'Shea doesn't tip his hand on who starts for Bombers in season finale

WINNIPEG — Mike O'Shea was playing a guessing game on Tuesday. The Blue Bombers head coach held a closed practice and then wouldn't reveal which quarterback would start Friday in Calgary as he's likely to hold out injured veteran Matt Nichols.
Argonauts will have versatile weapon Anthony Coombs for regular-season finale

Argonauts will have versatile weapon Anthony Coombs for regular-season finale

TORONTO — Head coach Marc Trestman won't be easing Anthony Coombs back into the Toronto Argonauts' lineup. The 25-year-old Winnipeg native practised Tuesday after being activated from the six-game injured list.
Shiltz to become 12th post-Calvillo starter for Alouettes; Pipkin also to play

Shiltz to become 12th post-Calvillo starter for Alouettes; Pipkin also to play

MONTREAL — The long list of quarterbacks who have taken snaps for the Montreal Alouettes in the past four years is about the stretch a little farther.
McDavid's Donald Trump costume gets mixed reaction on social media

McDavid's Donald Trump costume gets mixed reaction on social media

TORONTO — Much like the controversial politician himself, Connor McDavid's decision to dress as Donald Trump for a Halloween party has received a polarizing reaction on social media.
Opposition boos don't faze Toronto FC's Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley

Opposition boos don't faze Toronto FC's Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley

HARRISON, N.J. — Opposition fans may want to reconsider their booing of Toronto FC's Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley. As a deterrent, it is clearly not working. Altidore and Bradley, continuing their penance for the failed U.S.
Toronto FC well positioned for BMO Field rematch with New York Red Bulls

Toronto FC well positioned for BMO Field rematch with New York Red Bulls

HARRISON, N.J. — Faced with a New York pushback in the second half, Toronto FC served a timely reminder at Red Bull Arena that it can defend as well as it can attack.
Pyeongchang gets Olympic flame ahead of 100-day relay

Pyeongchang gets Olympic flame ahead of 100-day relay

ATHENS, Greece — The Olympic flame was handed to organizers of the 2018 Pyeongchang Games on Tuesday, and it will now head off on a 100-day journey across South Korea before the opening ceremony on Feb. 9.
Patrick Marleau makes emotional return to San Jose

Patrick Marleau makes emotional return to San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Patrick Marleau woke up in his own home in San Jose and drove to the rink to prepare for a hockey game just as he has done countless times during his stellar career. Only this day was much different.
Sharks spoil Marleau's return with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

Sharks spoil Marleau's return with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rookie defenceman Tim Heed stole the show from Patrick Marleau in his return to San Jose.