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Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8

NEW YORK - The Yankees' most recent power feat qualifies as "obscure" to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York's home run streak to a record-ty...

Jun 26, 2019

Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams

TORONTO - Atlanta United forward Pity Martinez missed his penalty kick moments after a successful shot from the spot by Alejandro Polzuelo gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. TF...

Jun 26, 2019

Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1

MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...

Jun 26, 2019

Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...

Jun 26, 2019

Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden

PARIS - Stephanie Labbe choked back the emotion. Sophie Schmidt's voice broke. Desiree Scott was in shock. Christine Sinclair was the last player to emerge after Canada's World Cup-ending 1-0 los...

Jun 26, 2019

Torres, Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-7, pack up for London

NEW YORK - Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more big flies before jetting off to see Big Ben and the London sights, beating the Toronto B...

Jun 26, 2019

Matthews set to make season as Bombers prepare for fearsome Eskimos defence

WINNIPEG - Head coach Mike O'Shea is looking forward to watching free-agent prize receiver Chris Matthews make his season debut with the Blue Bombers on Thursday. The six-foot-five veteran gives quart...

Jun 26, 2019

Tough learning experiences prepare Canucks prospect DiPietro for leap to pros

VANCOUVER - It wasn't the start he hoped for, but Vancouver Canucks prospect Michael DiPietro doesn't have any regrets about his NHL debut. After all, the tough lessons he's learned this season will o...

Jun 26, 2019

After registering two home victories, Eskimos head to face Bombers in Winnipeg

After opening the season with two solid home wins, Trevor Harris and the Edmonton Eskimos are heading on the road. Edmonton (2-0) visits the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) on Thursday night. The Eskimos ...

Jun 26, 2019

Montreal group would be happy to split Rays home games between two cities

MONTREAL - The man at the helm of a group trying to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal says a plan for the Tampa Bay Rays to split games between Quebec's biggest city and Florida is "groundb...

Jun 26, 2019