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Wednesday’s Games MLB American League Seattle 6 Oakland 3 L.A. Angels 5 Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 11 Toronto 5 Boston 8 Tampa Bay 2 Chicago White Sox 7 Houston 1 National League San Francisco 3 C...
Aug 09, 2017
Yankees use long ball to go up early, then pad lead in 11-5 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO - The beat goes on for Toronto’s beleaguered pitching staff. On Wednesday, Blue Jays starter Nick Tepesch became the sixth pitcher in franchise history to allow three homers in his debut...
Aug 09, 2017
Wrist injury sees top Canadian Milos Raonic lose to Mannarino at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL - It was a short, painful Rogers Cup for Milos Raonic. The hard-serving Raonic, seeded sixth, lost 6-4, 6-4 to Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in his opening match on Wednesday night while playing...
Aug 09, 2017
B.C. Lions' QB Jennings takes most of the practice reps as Lulay watches
SURREY, B.C. - After completing a couple light throws early in Wednesday’s practice, Travis Lulay headed to the B.C. Lions locker-room to swap his helmet for a baseball cap as he continues to nu...
Aug 09, 2017
Correction: Mexico-Drug Trafficking story
MEXICO CITY - In a story Aug. 9 about 22 people sanctioned for alleged drug ties, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the U.S. Treasury Department sanctions involving Raul Flores Hernandez ...
Aug 09, 2017
Georges St-Pierre signs agreement to fight champion Michael Bisping in NYC
TORONTO - Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has confirmed he will make his long-awaited comeback against middleweight title-holder Michael Bisping on Nov. 4 at UFC 217 in New York’s...
Aug 09, 2017
Quarantined coach watches from room as Crew makes history in world shot put
LONDON - Brittany Crew planned to stay up until the wee morning hours after making women’s shot put history for Canada at the world track and field championships. At 3 a.m. Thursday, Crew could ...
Aug 09, 2017
Mexico soccer star Marquez among 22 sanctioned for drug ties
MEXICO CITY - Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Treasury ...
Aug 09, 2017
Top female tennis players can relate to Bouchard's struggles with confidence
TORONTO - Simona Halep boosts her confidence by posting motivational quotes on Instagram. Caroline Wozniacki got hers back after taking a break from tennis. Garbine Muguruza believes in herself when s...
Aug 09, 2017
Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki placed on 60-day disabled list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays transferred shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, likely ending his season. Tulowitzki suffered ankle ligament damage July 28 in a game again...
Aug 09, 2017