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Blue Jays select right-hander Voth to major-league roster before game against Marlins
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected Austin Voth to the major-league roster on Wednesday…
Triano, Littlechild and 1990 women’s hockey team enter Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
CALGARY — Basketball player and coach Jay Triano, the 1990 Canadian women’s hockey team and…
Injured Canadian players ‘ahead of schedule’ at pre-World Cup training camp: coach
CHARLOTTE — Liam Millar didn’t have a lot of time to celebrate the highest high…
Ticats head coach Milanovich has complete faith in veteran kicker Liegghio
HAMILTON — Head coach Scott Milanovich has plenty on his plate during the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’…
Kitchener’s Pridham, Everett’s Busch embrace CHL development path
KELOWNA — Two of the biggest beneficiaries from junior hockey’s changing landscape are advising other…
Dabrowski, Stefani win doubles opener in straight sets at French Open
PARIS — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani won their opening match in…
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years…
Nuno to remain West Ham manager despite Premier League relegation
LONDON (AP) — West Ham is keeping manager Nuno Espirito Santo for next season despite…
Sizzle or fizzle? Here’s what to expect this summer, according to The Weather Network
The turbulent spring could offer a preview of Canada’s upcoming summer, with the transition to…
Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian state police force has worked to form a heavily…
In the news today: Canada’s trade diversification push continues, arms expo in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s push to diversify trade away from U.S. seeing mixed results: report
OTTAWA — A small group of cities across the country drove Canada’s progress on diversifying…
How Daniel Roher and Matt Johnson charmed rising British star Leo Woodall
After two back-to-back films with high-profile Toronto directors, British star Leo Woodall suggests he should…
Sanchez says hitting his first grand slam against Marlins is extra sweet
TORONTO — For Jesus Sanchez, the wait was worth it. The Toronto Blue Jays newcomer…
Kitchener beats Chicoutimi 3-2 to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Jack Pridham and Dylan Edwards each had a goal and…
Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final
KELOWNA — Jack Pridham and Sam O’Reilly each had a goal and an assist, Christian…
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time…
Wood’s 15th homer of the season helps Nationals to victory over Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — James Wood hit a two-run homer and Keibert Ruiz had a two-run…
Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis
TORONTO — The Canadian government is imposing a mandatory 21-day self-isolation period for travellers from…
Sanchez ignites Jays with first grand slam in 8-1 win over Marlins
TORONTO — Jesus Sanchez punctuated a productive six-run sixth inning with his first career grand…
Sánchez hits first career grand slam as Blue Jays win 8-1, snap Marlins’ streak at four
TORONTO (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit his first career grand slam, Ernie Clement and Yohendrick…
Trump’s trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar said there will be tariffs in place…
Manitoba premier calls on Alberta to pause its fall separation vote for ‘year or two’
KANANASKIS — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Tuesday for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to pause…
Montreal Victoire visit city hall to sign golden book after Walter Cup victory
MONTREAL — After a challenging six-month season, the Montreal Victoire are taking a break to…