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TORONTO — There have been plenty of excuses for Toronto FC's poor play this season, from the gruelling early-season demands of the CONCACAF Champion League to the string of injuries that followed. But the bottom line is far simpler.

MONTREAL — With only six games remaining this season, Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush feels like he already is in the playoffs.

Kwaku Boateng is playing with a huge chip on his shoulder this season. The Edmonton Eskimos defensive lineman has registered a team-best five sacks in his first full campaign as a CFL starter.

BRISTOL, Conn. — Outspoken ESPN personality Jemele Hill has announced she is leaving the company.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed forward Deng Adel and Kyle Collinsworth on Friday. The six-foot-seven, 200-pound Adel played three seasons at Louisville (2015-18). He averaged 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.

ZADAR, Croatia — The chair umpire who penalized Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final is pleased to be getting back to work. Carlos Ramos is assigned to the Davis Cup semifinal between Croatia and the United States this weekend in Zadar.

Thursday's Games MLB American League Baltimore 5, Oakland 3 Boston 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 4 Seattle 8, L.A. Angels 2 National League Colorado 10, Arizona 3 N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 3, 1st game Chicago Cubs 4, Washington 3, 10 innings N.Y.

Thursday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Baltimore 5, Oakland 3 Boston 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 4 Seattle 8, L.A. Angels 2 National League Colorado 10, Arizona 3 N.Y.

CALGARY — It might be a fun, trash-talking, celebrity sledge hockey game but to Ryan Straschnitzki, it's no joking matter.

BOSTON — Thanks to a miscue by Toronto, the Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to clinching the AL East title. J.D.