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Colangelo out as Raptors GM, staying on as president
Bryan Colangelo's time as general manager of the Toronto Raptors is over. However, he will remain as the team's president, reporting directly to new Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke. Colangelo won't have the final say on basketball-related decisions anymore though. That job will belong to the team's new general manager, whom Leiweke is hoping to have in place in the next 30 days.

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Rangers look for first win of series against Bruins on TSN
The New York Rangers will try to get on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals when they host the Boston Bruins in Tuesday's Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. You can watch all the action on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. Plus you can also chat and get updates from TSN's hockey personalities with TSN.ca's Game Night blog on the TSN GameTracker.
Ortiz looks to continue strong run as Blue Jays face Rays
Ramon Ortiz has been a pleasant surprise for the Toronto Blue Jays. The journeyman right-hander tries to put back-to-back wins together tonight when the Jays continue a three-game set with the Tampa Bay Rays. Ortiz opened the year at Triple-A Buffalo, but has been terrific since being recalled, as he has allowed just two runs on 10 hits in 12 innings, while posting a 1-1 mark.
Report: Roy to be next head coach of Avalanche
Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is reportedly on the verge of being the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. A report posted on the Denver Post's website Monday night says Roy's younger brother, Stephane Roy, leaked the impending announcement.
Sharks try to square series with Kings in Game 4 on TSN
The San Jose Sharks will try to even their Western Conference semifinal series when they host the Los Angeles Kings in Tuesday's Game 4 battle at HP Pavilion. You can watch all the action on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 10pm et/7pm pt. Plus you can also chat and get updates from TSN's hockey personalities with TSN.ca's Game Night blog on the TSN GameTracker.
Report: Leafs' Komarov already talking to Moscow Dynamo
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have some competition if they want to keep Leo Komarov in the fold. In an interview with Russian news agency RIA Novosti translated by Denis Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports, the soon-to-be restricted free agent forward has already spoken to his former KHL club Moscow Dyanmo about a possible return overseas.
Spurs seek another home win vs. Grizzlies in Game 2
The San Antonio Spurs will try to take a 2-0 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals tonight at the AT&T Center. The Spurs dominated Game 1 on Sunday with a 105-83 victory. Five San Antonio players scored in double figures and the venerable Tracy McGrady was the only Spur who didn't score a point.

Yankees, Manchester City to co-own MLS team in New York
Manchester City is partnering with baseball's New York Yankees to own a Major League Soccer team. The two clubs will own MLS' 20th team, which will be called New York City Football Club and plans to start play in the 2015 season.
Malkin, Fehr open second round of Play of the Year Showdown
After 16 hard-fought, entertaining match-ups, Round Two of TSN.ca's 2013 Play of the Year Showdown kicks off today with two very strong contenders. Evgeni Malkin took his first round match-up against fellow Russian Alex Ovechkin with ease, capturing 77.49 per cent of the votes while Eric Fehr easily defeated Matt Duchene, finishing with 77.87 per cent of the votes to advance.
Golf appoves rule to outlaw putters anchored to the body
Golf's governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, going against two major golf organizations that argued long putters are not hurting the game. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association said Rule 14-1b would take effect in 2016.
Source: Jordan changing team name from Bobcats to Hornets
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a press conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday.
Magic look for more lottery luck in life after Howard
No team with the best odds has won the NBA's draft lottery since 2004, when the Orlando Magic took Dwight Howard. Following a difficult season after trading their centre, they're looking for more lottery luck.
Lions, WR Arceneaux agree to terms on two-year, $280K deal
Former B.C. Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux is back with his old CFL team. Arceneaux agreed to a two-year, $280,000 deal with the Lions on Monday. With incentives, the contract could be worth as much as $170,000 per season.