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Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot

Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot

NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 41st home run and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays knocked the slumping Yankees out of the AL’s top wild-card spot, beating New York 6-3 Wednesday night.
Canadian men celebrate in front of the fans after convincing win over El Salvador

Canadian men celebrate in front of the fans after convincing win over El Salvador

TORONTO — No stranger to banging the drum and leading the Viking Clap in front of the BMO Field south stand during Toronto FC's halcyon days, Jonathan Osorio got to do it wearing the Maple Leaf on Wednesday.

Woobens Pacius scores in 65th, leads Forge FC over Atletico Ottawa

OTTAWA — Woobens Pacius scored in the 65th minute, and Forge FC went on to defeat Atletico Ottawa 1-0 on Wednesday in Canadian Premier League play.
Yankees star Derek Jeter inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Yankees star Derek Jeter inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Jeter was simply Derek Jeter on his special day — smooth as silk.
Canadian rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama announces his retirement

Canadian rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama announces his retirement

Canada rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama, who ranks third in career scoring on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old from Richmond, B.C.
Canadian guard Pangos finally NBA-bound, signs two-year deal with Cavaliers

Canadian guard Pangos finally NBA-bound, signs two-year deal with Cavaliers

Canadian Kevin Pangos is finally NBA-bound. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the 28-year-old guard, who'd spent the past six years playing in Europe, to a two-year deal on Wednesday, according to his agency Priority Sports.
Canada star Alphonso Davies clarifies confusing social media post

Canada star Alphonso Davies clarifies confusing social media post

Injured Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies found himself having to explain a social media post Wednesday on the eve of Canada's World Cup qualifying game against El Salvador.
Brandon University says Theo Fleury's recent vaccine comments a 'stain on his legacy'

Brandon University says Theo Fleury's recent vaccine comments a 'stain on his legacy'

BRANDON, Man. — Brandon University has issued a statement publicly criticizing former NHLer Theo Fleury for spreading harmful conspiracy theories. The school in southwestern Manitoba granted Fleury an honorary doctorate in 2015.
Grunwald shifting gears, retires as CEO and president of Canada Basketball

Grunwald shifting gears, retires as CEO and president of Canada Basketball

TORONTO — When Canada Basketball cleaned up its offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, Glen Grunwald said they unearthed plans for a national training centre going back to the 1980s.
College football's return boosts television ratings

College football's return boosts television ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers are ready for some football. Three college matchups scored among the Nielsen company's four most-watched television programs last week. Only an episode of NBC's “America's Got Talent” broke through.