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Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros

TORONTO - Spencer Horwitz had a solo shot and George Springer followed that with a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Justin Turner drov...

Jul 02, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cdric Par, the NHL club announced Tuesday. All three signed one-year contracts worth US$775,000. ...

Jul 02, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini believes every other team in Major League Soccer wants something his Vancouver Whitecaps have - attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld. The 28-year-old Scot has fuelled the Whitecap...

Jul 02, 2024

De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris as part of Canada's athletics team

MONTREAL - Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer's Paris Games as part of Canada's athletics team. The team was announced Tuesday by Athletics Canada ...

Jul 02, 2024

Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Shane Pinto to a two-year, $7.5-million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdow...

Jul 02, 2024

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan on a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal, with an average annual value of US$775,000 at the NHL level, is ...

Jul 02, 2024

Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to set up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. the Netherlands

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday. Demiral opened the scoring after less than a minu...

Jul 02, 2024

Canadian teenager Olivia Smith leaves Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool

LIVERPOOL - Canadian teenager Olivia Smith has left Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool. The 19-year-old from Whitby, Ont., who can play both as a midfielder and forward, signed her new con...

Jul 02, 2024

Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The Jays announced the move, which is retroactive to Monday, hours before h...

Jul 02, 2024

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents. One, of cou...

Jul 02, 2024