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Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in home run derby

TORONTO — Major League Baseball has selected ace Marcus Stroman as the Toronto Blue Jays representative for the all-star game in Cleveland next week.

Jun 30, 2019 4:23 PM Read more >

Roughriders talking about must-win game vs. Argonauts in Week 3 of CFL season

REGINA — It may only be the third game of the season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders already appear to be facing a must-win situation when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Monday.

Jun 30, 2019 4:18 PM Read more >

Blue Jays rookie phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to compete in Home Run Derby

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is looking forward to Major League Baseball's all-star break. Not for the potential money he could earn, but to showcase his skills as a slugger.

Jun 30, 2019 3:44 PM Read more >

Senators hire former Blues coach Davis Payne as assistant on D.J. Smith's staff

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach Sunday, adding more experience to the staff of rookie bench boss D.J Smith.

Jun 30, 2019 2:35 PM Read more >

Gareth O'Brien leads Toronto Wolfpack past Batley Bulldogs 40-10

BATLEY, United Kingdom — Gareth O'Brien had a try and five goals as the Toronto Wolfpack beat the Batley Bulldogs 40-10 on Sunday.

Jun 30, 2019 1:23 PM Read more >

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

SPIELBERG, Austria — Max Verstappen showed off his risky racing style Sunday to win the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year and end Mercedes' unbeaten streak this season.

Jun 30, 2019 1:18 PM Read more >

Oilers put defenceman Andrej Sekera on waivers for the purpose of a buyout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will have a little extra money to work with when free agency opens.

Jun 30, 2019 12:13 PM Read more >

Toronto FC left steaming after missed calls costs them against D.C. United

Toronto FC was left fuming after a 1-1 tie at D.C. United on Saturday night. D.C. pulled even on a 92nd-minute Wayne Rooney penalty at Audi Field.

Jun 30, 2019 11:43 AM Read more >

Hurricanes acquire Reimer in swap of goalies with Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes have swapped goalies by acquiring James Reimer in a trade with the Florida Panthers.

Jun 30, 2019 11:11 AM Read more >

Canadian women jump three places to No. 18 in world field hockey rankings

TORONTO — Canada has moved up three places to No. 18 in the world women's field hockey rankings in the wake of its runner-up finish at the 2019 Hockey Series Finals in Valencia, Spain.

Jun 30, 2019 11:10 AM Read more >