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Mets' Alonso outlasts fellow rookie Vlad Jr to win HR Derby

Mets' Alonso outlasts fellow rookie Vlad Jr to win HR Derby

CLEVELAND — Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York's newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night to win $1 million — nearly double his 2019 salary.
Guerrero Jr., smashes 29 dingers to set single-round record at Home Run Derby

Guerrero Jr., smashes 29 dingers to set single-round record at Home Run Derby

CLEVELAND — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., impressed the crowd at Progressive Field by setting a new Home Run Derby record for dingers in a single round. And to prove it wasn't a fluke, he did it again his second time up.
Raptors re-sign forward Patrick McCaw

Raptors re-sign forward Patrick McCaw

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced on Monday that the club has re-signed forward Patrick McCaw. McCaw averaged 13 minutes, 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 26 games with the Raptors after signing as a free agent Jan. 10.
Veteran Matt Nichols resumes practising with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Veteran Matt Nichols resumes practising with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Finally, some good news regarding a CFL starting quarterback. Matt Nichols resumed practising Monday with Winnipeg three days after being forced to leave the Blue Bombers' 29-14 road win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
Raonic out of Wimbledon after tough five-set loss to Pella in fourth round

Raonic out of Wimbledon after tough five-set loss to Pella in fourth round

WIMBLEDON, England — Three years ago in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Canadian Milos Raonic came back from a two-sets-to-none deficit for the first time in his career to beat Belgium's David Goffin in five sets.
Coco Gauff's captivating Wimbledon ends against former No. 1

Coco Gauff's captivating Wimbledon ends against former No. 1

WIMBLEDON, England — Out of escapes, out of surprises, Coco Gauff knew her captivating Wimbledon ride at age 15 was nearing its conclusion. The thousands of spectators at Court No.
Canadian racer Robert Wickens to drive parade lap at Honda Indy

Canadian racer Robert Wickens to drive parade lap at Honda Indy

TORONTO — Robert Wickens will get a chance to drive on a racetrack again this weekend in the parade lap at the Honda Indy in Toronto. The 30-year-old driver for Guelph, Ont., announced the news Monday in a video on his Twitter feed.
Young Canadians ready for World Rugby U20 Trophy competition in Brazil

Young Canadians ready for World Rugby U20 Trophy competition in Brazil

Scrum half Will Percillier, who has already won two caps with the senior team, will captain Canada at the second-tier World Rugby U20 Trophy in Brazil.
Don Cherry says he'll return to Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts

Don Cherry says he'll return to Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts

TORONTO — Don Cherry says he isn't moving on from "Coach's Corner" just yet. On Saturday, Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons wrote Cherry's return next season hadn't been confirmed.
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Francis Perron to one-year deal

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Francis Perron to one-year deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have inked a one-year, two-way deal with forward Francis Perron. The club acquired the 23-year-old left-winger from the San Jose Sharks at last month's NHL entry draft in exchange for Tom Pyatt and draft picks.