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Mayor says Toronto should be putting hoops up, not putting them down

Toronto Mayor John Tory says the city should be putting basketball nets up, not pulling them down. Tory's comments follow a video that purports to show a city worker dismantling a net went viral. In a...

Jun 27, 2019

Venuto scores in stoppage time, Whitecaps tie Dallas 2-2

FRISCO, Texas - Lucas Venuto scored for Vancouver in second-half stoppage time and the Whitecaps tied FC Dallas 2-2 on Wednesday night to extend their undefeated streak to six games. Vancouver (4-6-7)...

Jun 26, 2019

Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8

NEW YORK - The Yankees' most recent power feat qualifies as "obscure" to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York's home run streak to a record-ty...

Jun 26, 2019

Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams

TORONTO - Atlanta United forward Pity Martinez missed his penalty kick moments after a successful shot from the spot by Alejandro Polzuelo gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. TF...

Jun 26, 2019

Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1

MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...

Jun 26, 2019

Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...

Jun 26, 2019

Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden

PARIS - Stephanie Labbe choked back the emotion. Sophie Schmidt's voice broke. Desiree Scott was in shock. Christine Sinclair was the last player to emerge after Canada's World Cup-ending 1-0 los...

Jun 26, 2019

Torres, Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-7, pack up for London

NEW YORK - Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more big flies before jetting off to see Big Ben and the London sights, beating the Toronto B...

Jun 26, 2019

Matthews set to make season as Bombers prepare for fearsome Eskimos defence

WINNIPEG - Head coach Mike O'Shea is looking forward to watching free-agent prize receiver Chris Matthews make his season debut with the Blue Bombers on Thursday. The six-foot-five veteran gives quart...

Jun 26, 2019

Tough learning experiences prepare Canucks prospect DiPietro for leap to pros

VANCOUVER - It wasn't the start he hoped for, but Vancouver Canucks prospect Michael DiPietro doesn't have any regrets about his NHL debut. After all, the tough lessons he's learned this season will o...

Jun 26, 2019