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Chavis' grand slam helps Red Sox beat Blue Jays 10-8

BOSTON - Rookie Michael Chavis hit a grand slam, Xander Bogaerts had three hits and Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs for Boston on Monday night to lead the Red Sox to a 10-8 victory over the Toro...

Jul 15, 2019

Brandon Banks scores three touchdowns to lead Ticats past Stampeders 30-23

HAMILTON - Brandon Banks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats exorcised plenty of demons Saturday night. Banks scored three touchdowns - including the game-winner with under three minutes to play - to lea...

Jul 15, 2019

Senators ink 2019 first-rounder Lassi Thomson to entry-level contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed 2019 first-round draft pick Lassi Thomson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. Selected 19th overall last month in Vancouver, the 18-year-old defenceman...

Jul 15, 2019

Miami Heat sign six-foot-11 Canadian forward Kyle Alexander

MIAMI - The Miami Heat have signed Canadian forward Kyle Alexander. The six-foot-11 big man from Milton, Ont., played in eight Summer League games with the Heat after going undrafted at last...

Jul 15, 2019

Red Sox get RHP Cashner from Orioles for 2 minor leaguers

BALTIMORE - Locked in a desperate push to get back into the playoffs, the Boston Red Sox had no intention of waiting until the end of the month to upgrade their starting rotation. Getting a jump on th...

Jul 15, 2019

Grichuk's glove, bat help Blue Jays hold off Yanks 2-1

NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays reliever Daniel Hudson sat alone on the bench after the final out, needing a minute to decompress. He certainly deserved it. With a tribute to former teammate Tyler Skaggs...

Jul 15, 2019

Canadian international Rebecca Quinn rejoins NWSL, signs with Reign FC

Canadian international Rebecca Quinn has returned to the NWSL, signing with Reign FC. The 23-year-old midfielder from Toronto, who can also play on the backline, comes from France's Paris FC where she...

Jul 15, 2019

Win means Ticats will have plenty good to think about during bye week

There's nothing quite like heading into a bye week off a big win. Just ask quarterback Jeremiah Masoli after Hamilton defeated the Calgary Stampeders 30-23 on Saturday night to snap a dubiou...

Jul 15, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack down Featherstone Rovers for 15th straight rugby league win

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack returned to England on Saturday night, riding a 15-game win streak and nursing a few lumps after a hard-fought 22-18 victory over Featherstone Rovers. It was an afternoo...

Jul 15, 2019

AP source: Simmons, 76ers agree to $170 million, 5-year deal

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The max de...

Jul 15, 2019