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TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors hope a change of scenery will help turn around a rough stretch. The Raptors dropped a 99-96 decision to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday for their second loss in as many games.

Arsenal's class of 2003-04 can breathe easy: Liverpool will not be joining them as Premier League “Invincibles.” “Phew...

ALTENBURG, Germany — An injury to driver Justin Kripps forced Canada to withdraw from the four-man race at the world bobsled championships on Saturday.

HAMAR, Norway — Canada's Laurent Dubreuil captured a silver medal at the ISU world sprint and allround speedskating championships on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Levis, Que.

Tony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension. CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract.

Friday's Games NHL Minnesota 5 Columbus 0 Colorado 3 Carolina 2 Philadelphia 5 N.Y.

ACAPLUCO, Mexico — Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez advanced to the final of the Mexican Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Renata Zarazua on Friday night. The 17-year-old Fernandez from Laval, Que.

BOSTON — Toronto's Justyn Knight set a new Canadian indoor record in the men's 1,500 metres on Friday at the Boston University Last Chance meet. Knight won gold in three minutes 36.13 seconds, easily bettering Doug Consiglio's record of 3:38.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have managed to win through a litany of injuries this season. But on Friday night, the key absences caught up with them. Terry Rozier scored 18 points and the go-ahead free throw with 2.