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Canadian forward Tesho Akindele signs contract extension with Orlando City

Canadian forward Tesho Akindele signs contract extension with Orlando City

Canadian international forward Tesho Akindele has agreed to a contract extension with Orlando City SC that includes options for the 2022 and '23 seasons. The 28-year-old's previous contract was to end after the 2021 season.
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Mackenzie Tour announces four tournaments for pro golfers residing in Canada

TORONTO — The Mackenzie Tour announced on Friday it will hold a series of four tournaments for professional golfers residing in Canada.
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Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reaches PDC Summer Series darts semifinal

Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reaches PDC Summer Series darts semifinal

MILTON KEYNES, England — Canadian darts pro Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the semifinals of the PDC Summer Series on Friday, losing to eventual winner Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen, the world No.
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Canadians Malcolm Gordon, Jesse Ronson added to UFC Fight Island cards

Canadians Malcolm Gordon, Jesse Ronson added to UFC Fight Island cards

Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon and welterweight Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson have been added to the UFC's Fight Island cards.
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Canadians Hadwin, Taylor and Sloan near the top at PGA Tour event

Canadians Hadwin, Taylor and Sloan near the top at PGA Tour event

DUBLIN, Ohio — A trio of Canadians are near the top of the leaderboard following the opening round of the PGA Tour's Workday Charity Open on Thursday. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., posted the best score among Canadian golfers with a 6-under 66.
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All 5 former winners in same half of Champions League draw

All 5 former winners in same half of Champions League draw

GENEVA — All five former Champions League winners were put into the same half of the draw on Friday, setting up a possible semifinal pairing between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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Toronto Blue Jays schedule pair of exhibition games in Boston versus Red Sox

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will travel to Boston to face the Red Sox in pre-season games July 21 and 22. They'll be the only two exhibition games for Toronto before the regular season starts July 24 at Tampa Bay.
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Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson ready for anything on UFC's Fight Island

Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson ready for anything on UFC's Fight Island

Unable to get a visa in time for a short-notice UFC fight in Las Vegas last month, Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson now finds himself in Abu Dhabi at the UFC's Fight Island. The 29-year-old featherweight from Huntsville, Ont.
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Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon on life in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon on life in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble

Nick DeLeon likes space. So life in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble has its challenges for the veteran Toronto FC midfielder. "Training, eating, hanging out in the hotel. Rinse and repeat," he said with a chuckle. But DeLeon has no complaints.
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Australian BJJ ace Craig Jones making a mark in submission wrestling

Australian BJJ ace Craig Jones making a mark in submission wrestling

Australian Craig Jones has spent the global pandemic training with a few trusted friends in the New York area. And every few weeks, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace twists an opponent into a pretzel and forces a tap.
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