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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. The club announced Sunday it has placed defenceman Andrej Sekera on unconditional waivers for the pur...

Jun 30, 2019

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. The penalty was called by referee Robert Sibiga after...

Jun 30, 2019

Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said last week he was close to getting new contracts signed with pending restricted free agent forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The parties...

Jun 30, 2019

Eric Rogers scores three touchdowns for Stampeders in 36-32 win over Lions

CALGARY - Eric Rogers nearly wasn't a Stampeder this season. The 28-year-old receiver considered retirement after helping Calgary win the Grey Cup last November. He'd undergone a second major knee sur...

Jun 30, 2019

Wimbledon: Canada has three seeded players at a Grand Slam for first time ever

WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom - Canadian men have made history at Wimbledon even before the 133rd edition of the Grand Slam tournament begins on Monday. No. 15 Milos Raonic, No. 19 Felix Auger-A...

Jun 30, 2019

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

TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s rookie season just keeps getting better. The Blue Jays sensation was officially named to Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby on Sunday, highlighting the exceptiona...

Jun 30, 2019

Danny Jansen hits walkoff home run, lifts Jays over Royals 7-5

TORONTO - A few weeks ago Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo conducted separate conversations with rookies Danny Jansen and Cavan Biggio about taking on leadership roles despite their youth. Th...

Jun 30, 2019

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

SPIELBERG, Austria - Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes' unbeaten streak this season. The Dutchman recovered from a poor start t...

Jun 30, 2019

Montreal Impact ready for stiff test against defending MLS champs

MONTREAL - Goalkeeper Evan Bush believes the Montreal Impact have yet to realize their full potential. Sitting second in the MLS Eastern Conference, the Impact (9-7-3) could go to the top of...

Jun 30, 2019

Nova Scotia teen Jacob Shaffelburg impresses in starting debut for TFC

TORONTO - Jacob Shaffelburg's first exposure to the pressure of being a starter for Toronto FC was a bit overwhelming. The Canadian teenager admitted his nerves got the better of him in the ...

Jun 30, 2019