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Mike Yastrzemski homers in his first at bat with Royals after they acquired him at trade deadline
TORONTO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski made quite the early impression on his new teammates by…
NBO director hopes for ‘better solution’ in future after Felix match not televised
TORONTO — The tournament director of the National Bank Open said he was hopeful “there…
Mike Yastrzemski homers in his 1st at-bat as a Royal in 9-3 victory over the Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski homered in his first at-bat with Kansas City, Michael Wacha…
Witt, Wacha push Royals to 9-3 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO — Bobby Witt Jr. belted a three-run homer and veteran starter Michael Wacha pitched…
Canadian women defeat U.S. 42-10 in final home game before Rugby World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to dispatch the United…
‘I’m a fighter’: Sevastova upsets Pegula at NBO after long journey back to tennis
MONTREAL — Anastasija Sevastova wasn’t expecting a result like this. A year ago, she wasn’t…
Leduc, Asemota claim 100-metre Canadian championship track titles
OTTAWA — Sprinter Audrey Leduc of Gatineau, Que., won the senior women’s 100-metres championship on…
New-look Twins attempt to regroup in Cleveland for series against Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for…
Bieber excited to join Jays, return to mound after surgery
TORONTO — Shane Bieber hopes to be a popular pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays…
Newcomers Helsley, Rogers and Mullins join Mets in the thick of a pennant race
NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped…
Rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko set for marquee match against Coco Gauff at NBO
MONTREAL — Even at four years old, Victoria Mboko hated the taste of defeat. Pierre…
Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC trades winger Tyrese Spicer to Orlando
TORONTO — Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC traded winger/wingback Tyrese Spicer to Orlando…
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ hopes of returning to the site of their former…
Poulin, Primerano among players invited to Olympic women’s hockey orientation camp
CALGARY — Hockey Canada has invited 30 players to a national women’s team orientation camp…
Saskatchewan Roughriders visit Montreal Alouettes in clash of CFL heavyweights
MONTREAL — The top two teams in the CFL standings don’t have a lot in…
Yankees release veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman after a busy trade deadline
MIAMI (AP) — The New York Yankees released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman on Friday, a…
McDavid, Crosby headline Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey camp roster for Milan
CALGARY — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Pittsburgh Penguins counterpart Sidney Crosby are among…
Royals’ trade deadline moves aim to balance winning now and building for the future
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and…
McIntosh, Ledecky set for world swimming showdown in 800-metre freestyle
SINGAPORE — Summer McIntosh geared up for a swimming duel with American star Katie Ledecky,…
AFC Toronto’s Esther Okoronkwo leads Nigeria women to Africa Cup of Nations title
TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage…
In the news today: Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Summer McIntosh strikes gold again, closes in on history at swimming worlds
SINGAPORE — Make that three world championship gold medals for Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh. The…
Star Power: Canada’s Gabriel Diallo a popular draw at the National Bank Open
TORONTO — A glance at the corners of the Court 1 grandstand at the National…
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advances in Toronto in the National Bank Open
TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Matteo Arnaldi of Italy 6-7 (5),…