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Bauer pulled after 7 no-hit innings in Indians' 4-1 win

CLEVELAND - Trevor Bauer was pulled by manager Terry Francona after seven hitless innings and 117 pitches, and watched from the dugout as Toronto's Freddy Galvis broke up Cleveland's bid for a combine...

Apr 04, 2019

Steven Stamkos leads Tampa Bay Lightning over Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

TORONTO - Steven Stamkos scored once and also set up Alex Killorn's winner with under six minutes to go in regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Thursday. ...

Apr 04, 2019

Soccer Hall of Famer Jim Blundell, a prolific goal-scorer, dies at 79

Jim Blundell chose to play for Vancouver Firefighters FC in the late 1950s "because I was going to get a job out of it." That's exactly what happened. Blundell joined the Vancouver Fire Departmen...

Apr 04, 2019

Blue Jays sign outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays capped off an active day of roster moves Tuesday by signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a five-year contract extension worth US$52 million. The new deal covers th...

Apr 04, 2019

Whitecaps must contain Galaxy's Ibrahimovic in quest for season's first win

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know what they'll be facing if star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes the field on Friday. The larger-than-life Swedish forward had two goals in his r...

Apr 04, 2019

Another loss for Man United; Fulham relegated

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is going through his toughest period as Manchester United manager, just days after getting the job on a full-time basis. United slumped to a third defeat in its last four matches ...

Apr 04, 2019

Goaltender Mikey DiPietro looking to do something special with 67's playoff run

TORONTO - Between a mid-season trade, heartbreak at the world junior championship and a disappointing NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks, Mikey DiPietro hasn't had many reasons to smile this se...

Apr 04, 2019

Canada's Beckie ready to face off against Man City teammates in England friendly

Janine Beckie will see plenty of familiar faces when she lines up for Canada against England in an international soccer friendly Friday in Manchester. The Manchester City forward expects to see anywhe...

Apr 04, 2019

Bichette content to wait for his chance to join youth movement in Toronto

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Despite a torrid spring training and an obvious youth movement underway in Toronto, Bo Bichette is content - for now - with being one step away from his Blue Jays debut. Bich...

Apr 04, 2019

Defending world champ Niklas Edin of Sweden feels right at home in Canada

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Niklas Edin was about to enjoy a swig of coffee during a mid-game break at the world men's curling championship when he noticed a photographer had stopped to capture the ...

Apr 04, 2019