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Johnston brothers standing second, third in final Elite Series tournament of season

WADDINGTON, N.Y. - Canadian brothers Chris and Cory Johnston find themselves in a pretty good spot at the halfway point of the final Elite Series tournament of the year. Chris Johnston of Peterborough...

Jul 16, 2021

Blue Jays sign deal with pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, 19th overall pick

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a deal with pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund. The right-hander was chosen 19th overall by the Jays in the 2021 first-year player draft. He was drafted out o...

Jul 16, 2021

NFL's Richard Sherman 'deeply remorseful' after arrest

SEATTLE (AP) - Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman said Friday that he is "deeply remorseful" following his arrest on accusations of drunkenly crashing his SUV in a co...

Jul 16, 2021

Red Sox-Yanks to play Friday; Judge among positive tests

NEW YORK (AP) - The Red Sox and Yankees will play Friday night after a game scheduled for Thursday was postponed due to an outbreak in New York's clubhouse that will sideline six players, including Al...

Jul 16, 2021

Ja'Gared Davis happy to finally be on field with Tiger-Cats after quarantine delay

HAMILTON - It took some time but Ja'Gared Davis is finally on the field with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran defensive lineman missed the first five days of training camp while serving his mandat...

Jul 16, 2021

Slumping Vancouver Whitecaps look to improve defence in bid to turn season around

An extended winless streak is not how Brian White wanted to kick off his time with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The New York Red Bulls dealt the 25-year-old striker to the 'Caps on June 2, but he has yet ...

Jul 16, 2021

Back at BMO Field, Toronto FC hopes home is where the wins are

Toronto FC ends its pandemic-prompted 31-game, 10-month road trip on Saturday when it hosts Orlando City SC at BMO Field. Buoyed by a coaching change, a rare win last time out, Jozy Altidore's return ...

Jul 16, 2021

Ontario asks federal government to open border for Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - Ontario's sports minister has asked the federal government to allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play in Canada. Lisa MacLeod says in a letter sent to her federal counterpart, Steven Guilbeault,...

Jul 16, 2021

Former NFL first-rounder Shane Ray thankful for chance to play with Toronto Argonauts

Shane Ray is thankful to be playing football again, even if it's with a new team and in a new league he knows precious little about. The six-foot-three, 245-pound defensive end is battling for a roste...

Jul 16, 2021

Five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend

Here are five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend: STRONG START: Canadian golfer Mackenzie Hughes looks to build off a big first round this weekend at the British Open in Sandwich, England...

Jul 16, 2021