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TORONTO — Part of John Schneider's mission as the Toronto Blue Jays manager is to be bullish on his lineup, even when his team struggles.

MILAN (AP) — The fight for the Serie A title will go into the final day, and maybe even further.

TORONTO — Spencer Torkelson drove in all three of the Detroit Tigers' runs to push his team to a series-clinching 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

OTTAWA — Gwyneth Philips has gained confidence from the confidence she's felt from her teammates in her capabilities.

TORONTO — Matthew Knies is good to go for Game 7. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed following Sunday's morning skate the big winger will suit up in his usual spot on Toronto's top line in the winner-take-all finale against Florida.

TORONTO — Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time.

DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support.

AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki's life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta.

ROME (AP) — There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner .

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program.