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Anthony Alford appreciates Blue Jays' support for BLM, but says 'long way to go'

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Before the first pitch of the season, Anthony Alford developed an even closer bond with Toronto Blue Jays teammate Cavan Biggio thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. Prior ...

Jul 25, 2020

Anthony Alford appreciates Blue Jays' support for BLM, but says 'long way to go'

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Before the first pitch of the season, Anthony Alford developed an even closer bond with Toronto Blue Jays teammate Cavan Biggio thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. Prior ...

Jul 25, 2020

Canada's Brigitte Thibault wins Women's Western Amateur, gains exemption

FRANKFORT, Ill. - Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., defeated American Jackie Lucena 4 & 3 to win the Women's Western Amateur on Saturday, becoming the second Canadian in four years to capt...

Jul 25, 2020

Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein loses by decision in Bellator debut

UNCASAVILLE, Conn. - Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein, back fighting after a two-year break, lost his Bellator debut by decision to Jason (The Ass-Kicking Machine) Jackson on Friday ...

Jul 25, 2020

Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won't be helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their Super Bowl title. The 29-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.,&nb...

Jul 25, 2020

Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won't be helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their Super Bowl title. The 29-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.,&nb...

Jul 24, 2020

Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cavan Biggio hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays began their still-in-progress odyssey by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Friday night in a season opener. Earlier in ...

Jul 24, 2020

Toronto FC defender says playing in Florida heat is 'pretty unsafe'

Toronto FC centre back Omar Gonzalez is no stranger to heat. A Texas native, Gonzalez played 10 seasons in Los Angeles and Mexico before signing with Toronto in June 2019. But even he f...

Jul 24, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC downs T-Wolves to reach semifinals of The Turn tournament

Raptors Uprising GC dispatched T-Wolves Gaming, the reigning NBA 2K League champion, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of The Turn, a US$260,000 esports tournament. Toronto won Gam...

Jul 24, 2020

CFL, CFL Players' Association extend CBA amendment talks deadline

TORONTO - The CFL and CFL Players' Association will continue discussing amendments to their collective bargaining agreement that could allow for a shortened 2020 season. Prior to the st...

Jul 24, 2020