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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.

Mar 31, 2019 2:52 PM Read more >

Lille overcomes 2-goal deficit, Caen upsets Monaco, PSG wins

PARIS — Nantes and Lille failed to get a single shot on target during the first half of their French league game on Sunday, and then produced five goals in 15 minutes.

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Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis's game streak remains intact - for now

TORONTO — When Freddy Galvis was in negotiations to join the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent, the veteran shortstop knew that he'd likely have to give something up: his iron man streak.

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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.

Mar 31, 2019 1:59 PM Read more >

CWHL folding, female hockey players fearful for future of their game

The collapse of the Canadian Women's Hockey League plunges the future of the female game in Canada into disarray, at least in the short term.

Mar 31, 2019 1:56 PM Read more >

Jacob Markstrom evolving into elite NHL goalie for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Jacob Markstrom's quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn't surprised his teammate Alex Biega.

Mar 31, 2019 12:03 PM Read more >

Wolfpack assistant coach Simon Finnigan quits to become Newcastle head coach

TORONTO — Assistant coach Simon Finnigan has left the Toronto Wolfpack to become head coach of the Newcastle Thunder.

Mar 31, 2019 11:38 AM Read more >

Vancouver's Bibiano Fernandes reclaims One Championship MMA bantamweight title

TOKYO — Brazilian-Canadian Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes reclaimed his One Championship MMA bantamweight crown from Kevin (The Silencer) Belingon on Sunday when the Filipino title-holder was disqualified.

Mar 31, 2019 9:34 AM Read more >

Granlund scores shootout winner as Canucks down Stars 3-2

VANCOUVER — Sven Baertschi's hockey season simply hasn't been long enough. The Vancouver Canucks left-winger tallied his ninth goal and 14th point of the year on Saturday, helping his team to a 3-2 shootout win over the Dallas Stars.

Mar 30, 2019 11:35 PM Read more >

Whitecaps fall just short of victory, settling for tie versus Seattle

VANCOUVER — Head coach Marc Dos Santos was happy his team earned its first point of the MLS season, but he was left frustrated by a video replay decision in extra time that forced the Vancouver Whitecaps to settle for a 0-0 draw with the Seattle Soun

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