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Writing a novel is one of the hardest — but most cathartic — things former pro lacrosse player Delby Powless has ever done.

TORONTO — Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors boast about having one of the best fan bases in the league. But due to COVID-19, it's going to be a long-distance love affair for now. The Raptors will start their season playing home games in Tampa, Fla.

As the Toronto Raptors move to Tampa, Fla., to start the NBA season, they can look to some other Canadian teams for tips on life in a temporary locale. Border restrictions forced four other Canadian clubs to relocate in 2020.

Lemar Durant has noticed the abundance of Canadian receivers turning heads in the NCAA this year, he's just having a little difficulty keeping track of them all.

The Astana Pro cycling team has added some more Canadian content, signing Ben Perry. The 26-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont.

The lack of a 202 CFL season hasn't improved Bo Levi Mitchell's golf game or his prowess around the house, but it's allowed Cody Fajardo to work on his dance moves and Simoni Lawrence to bond more with his dog.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Egor Sokolov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Ottawa selected Sokolov in the second round, 61st overall, at the 2020 NHL draft.

Bo Levi Mitchell has a future in the media once his career is over.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions the Canadian government has put in place stemming from the pandemic.

Canadian Chase Brown has a tough act to follow Saturday when the Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. His own. The five-foot-11, 195-pound junior running back from London, Ont.