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Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis's game streak remains intact - for now
TORONTO - When Freddy Galvis was in negotiations to join the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent, the veteran shortstop knew that he'd likely have to give something up: his iron man streak. The 29-year-...
Mar 31, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays lose 4-3 to Tigers in 11 innings, split series 2-2
TORONTO - Nicholas Castellanos' RBI single in the 11th helped the Detroit Tigers edge the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Daniel Stumpf (1-0) picked up the win and Shan...
Mar 31, 2019
Wilson-Raybould: I recorded phone call out of fear it would be 'inappropriate'
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould threw another can of gas on the SNC-Lavalin fire - and prompted calls for her expulsion from the Liberal caucus - with the revelation Friday that she secretly&n...
Mar 31, 2019
Canada won't extend peacekeeping mission in Mali: Freeland
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government will not extend Canada's peacekeeping mission in Mali despite a direct appeal from the United Nations for it to stay longer to prevent a gap in the provision of lifesav...
Mar 31, 2019
Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct
OKLAHOMA CITY - A former University of Oklahoma student alleges he was touched and kissed inappropriately by former university President David Boren on several occasions almost a decade ago when the m...
Mar 31, 2019
Quebec Premier Francois Legault to address secularism bill in video message
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault will address his government's controversial secularism bill tonight in a speech delivered via video. Legault's office says the message will be...
Mar 31, 2019
Federer wins 101st title, beating Isner in Miami Open final
MIAMI - Ageless Roger Federer became tennis' first repeat champion of 2019 when he won his 101st career title Sunday by beating defending champion John Isner in the Miami Open final, 6-1, 6-4. Federer...
Mar 31, 2019
Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov done at Miami Open
MIAMI - Canadian Denis Shapovalov's run at the Miami Open was put to an end by the man he grew up cheering for. Roger Federer beat Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to advance to the final at the Mia...
Mar 31, 2019
Jacob Markstrom evolving into elite NHL goalie for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Jacob Markstrom's quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn't surprised his teammate Alex Biega. The defenceman had already witnessed the six-fo...
Mar 31, 2019
Wolfpack assistant coach Simon Finnigan quits to become Newcastle head coach
TORONTO - Assistant coach Simon Finnigan has left the Toronto Wolfpack to become head coach of the Newcastle Thunder. The former Irish international was part of the transatlantic rugby league tea...
Mar 31, 2019