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Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off hit; Red Sox beat Blue Jays

Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off hit; Red Sox beat Blue Jays

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo belted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning against Jordan Romano for his third walk-off hit this season, and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 6-5 on Monday night to end a nine-game losing streak to the Blue Jays.

Jays Springer scratched versus Red Sox with illness

BOSTON (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer was a late scratch from the lineup Monday night against the Boston Red Sox because of illness. The change was announced after the Blue Jays completed batting practice.
Calgary Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season

Calgary Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames started the 2022-23 season making a long-term commitment to head coach Darryl Sutter, and ended it looking for a different voice behind the bench.
Rory McIlroy to defend RBC Canadian Open title at Oakdale Golf and Country Club

Rory McIlroy to defend RBC Canadian Open title at Oakdale Golf and Country Club

TORONTO — Rory McIlroy is aiming to three-peat at the RBC Canadian Open and make golf history, but Matt Fitzpatrick and a deep pool of talent will do their level best to stop him. Ranked No.
Next Hurdle: Leafs prepare for Panthers after finally winning a first-round series

Next Hurdle: Leafs prepare for Panthers after finally winning a first-round series

TORONTO — The Presidents' Trophy winners are out. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have gone home too.
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

EDMONTON — Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the Oilers arena during this year’s NHL playoff season.
Flexible Alouettes can usher in new identity with early-round picks at CFL Draft

Flexible Alouettes can usher in new identity with early-round picks at CFL Draft

Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says the difference in his job entering the 2023 CFL draft compared to free agency is night and day thanks to new ownership. “First of all, I’m sleeping much better.
Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft

Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft

TORONTO — Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections.
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to three-year, entry-level contract

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level.
BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options

BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in college hockey in the United States.
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