National Sports

Blue Jays, Astros swap right-handed pitching prospects Robertson and Batista

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded minor league right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson to the Houston Astros for right-handed pitching prospect Edinson Batista.

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Eichel, Tavares, Binnington named NHL's three stars for March; Hutson top rookie

NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares and St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s three stars of the month.

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NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month.

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Sirens star Sarah Fillier playing her 'best hockey' in first pro season

MONTREAL — Sarah Fillier has long stood out as one of the best players in hockey. The list of accolades includes an Olympic gold medal and three world championship crowns.

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Expert says AI's presence in sports betting is double-edged sword

Artificial intelligence has become an important part of business operations globally, including the sports betting industry.

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NHL roundup: Devils getting hot, beat Wild 3-2 in shootout

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.

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Canada's Jacobs falls to Scotland's Mouat in extra end at men's curling worlds

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Canada's Brad Jacobs went with his gut over analytics in a showdown with Scotland's Bruce Mouat on Monday at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship. It was a decision that came a whisker away from paying off.

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Sharangovich scores shootout winner as Flames rally to beat Avalanche 3-2

DENVER (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich scored the only goal in the shootout and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down to beat Colorado 3-2 on Monday night, snapping a seven-game skid against the Avalanche.

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Known for his defence, Andres Gimenez turning heads with the long ball for the Jays

TORONTO — Five games into the Major League Baseball season and Andres Gimenez is hitting his way into Blue Jays fans' hearts.

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OHL playoffs: Colts hang on to beat IceDogs 7-5, lead series 2-0

BARRIE, Ont. — Matthew Virgilio scored 24 seconds into Monday's game at Sadlon Arena to give the visiting Niagara IceDogs an early lead.

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