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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks to pass in between Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Fred VanVleet (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Butler leads Heat to 4th straight win, 116-108 over Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich (33) gets a piece of a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Alexander Barabanov (94) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

David Rittich, Flames blank NHL-leading Maple Leafs 3-0

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SS Bo Bichette has big expectations for upgraded Blue Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Stanley Johnson (5) gets off a pass from between Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) and Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Raptors score last 11 to defeat Timberwolves 86-81

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

A man walks past a COVID-19 retail supplies sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto’s lockdown extended until at least March 8

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dunedin, Fla., in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo. The Toronto Blue Jays will play their first two homestands of the season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during the pandemic. The team said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, it has been planning different scenarios for home games and had hoped to see improvements in public health. The Blue Jays cited the “ongoing Canada-U.S. border closure” in making the “difficult decision.&quot; (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Blue Jays expect to play in Florida, Buffalo and Toronto

By Rob Gillies - Associated Press

A man walks past a COVID-19 retail supplies sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada’s largest city, Toronto, wants lockdown extended

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

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Boston Celtics' Semi Ojeleye (37) shoots against Toronto Raptors' Chris Boucher (25) and Kyle Lowry during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ojeleye scores career-high 24, Celtics down Raptors 120-106

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) passes the ball over Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Raptors to keep calling Tampa home for rest of season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Joel Edmundson left, and Ben Chiarot, center, laugh as Shea Weber, right, waves to the empty Bell Centre as he is honored for his 1,000th NHL game, during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Weber plays 1,000th game; Canadiens beat Canucks 5-3

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Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, left, drives around Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

VanVleet sets Raptors mark with 54 in 123-108 win at Orlando

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Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) chases Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in 3rd to lift Leafs over Oilers 4-3

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New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Mets trade LHP Steven Matz to Blue Jays for 3 young arms

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros' George Springer takes a lead off first during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Springer became the most prominent among baseball’s free agents to reach an agreement, a $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night, Jan. 19, 20201, because the deal was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

New Jays OF Springer sees echoes of Astros in Toronto’s core

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Travis Boyd, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Pierre Engvall, left, and Justin Holl during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner’s goal in 3rd period lifts Maple Leafs over Flames

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Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Anunoby’s hot hand helps short-handed Raptors beat Pacers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Wayne Simmonds, right, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with teammates Auston Matthews, left, and John Tavares during second-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Reilly, Simmonds lift Maple Leafs over Flames 3-2

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Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) scores on an empty net and takes a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP

Marner scores 2, Maple Leafs beat Jets 3-1

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Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo (8) gets between Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) and guard Norman Powell (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors use late free throws for 116-113 win over Hornets

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press