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

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year contract extension. The new deal covers the 2019 to 2023 seasons. The 27-year-old was slated to make ...

Apr 02, 2019

Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

WASHINGTON - Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for the rebound. Without hesitating, he stepped back and swished a 3-pointer. "Now is not the time to doubt yourself," Winston...

Apr 02, 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 02, 2019

CFL, CFL Players' Association still discussing non-monetary issues

TORONTO - The CFL and its players continue to discuss non-monetary issues in collective-bargaining talks. The two sides ended two days of negotiations Tuesday. Face-to-face discussions will resum...

Apr 02, 2019

Oleksiak is back at Canadian trials after a needed break from swimming

TORONTO - There were days when Penny Oleksiak didn't feel like swimming. So the teenager, whose life was upended after she won four Olympic swimming medals in whirlwind six days in 2016, too...

Apr 02, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays lose 4-3 to Tigers in 11 innings, split series 2-2

TORONTO - When Aaron Sanchez exited his start on Saturday he had a simple message for Trent Thornton: don't mess it up. The rookie right-hander was confused at first, before realizing Sanchez was refe...

Apr 02, 2019

'I go into every tournament believing I can win': Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime

MONTREAL - After returning home following an impressive performance at last week's Miami Open, 18-year-old Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime said Tuesday his success this ...

Apr 02, 2019

Sweden drops 6-5 decision to Scotland for first loss at world men's curling

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Sweden's Niklas Edin suffered his first loss at the world men's curling championship on Tuesday morning. The defending champion dropped a 6-5 decision to Scotland's ...

Apr 02, 2019

Veteran linebacker Ball isn't stressing about still being a CFL free agent

Marcus Ball isn't stressing about his first foray into CFL free agency. The veteran linebacker still remains unsigned nearly two months after hitting the free-agent market. But the 31-year-o...

Apr 02, 2019

Federer wins 101st title, beating Isner in Miami Open final

MIAMI - Orange streamers rained down while Roger Federer held another championship trophy aloft, his familiar grin as wide as ever. For the ageless Federer, winning never gets old. Now 37, Federer bec...

Apr 02, 2019