National Sports

Jays-Rangers game rained out, doubleheader set for Sunday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Saturday's tilt between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers has been postponed due to soggy conditions.

Jul 17, 2021 11:57 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs sign goalie Joseph Woll to one-year, two-way extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have reinforced their depth in net, signing goalie Joseph Woll to an extension. The one-year, two-way deal is worth a league-minimum US$750,000.

Jul 17, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

Tadej Pogacar eyes Champs Elysees, 2nd Tour de France title

SAINT-EMILION, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar is all but guaranteed to win a second straight Tour de France title after completing the penultimate stage unscathed Saturday.

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Goalkeeper Max Crepeau and Canada looking to beat U.S. and win Gold Cup group

When goalkeeper Max Crepeau went down at the MLS is Back Tournament in July 2020, he told the referee to give him a minute to recover. Unfortunately that minute turned into six months.

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Scoreboard for Friday, July 16, 2021

MLB American League Toronto 10 Texas 2 Boston 4 N.Y. Yankees 0 Kansas City 9 Baltimore 2 Houston 7 Chicago White Sox 1 Oakland 5 Cleveland 4 Seattle 6 L.A.

Jul 16, 2021 11:33 PM Read more >

Guerrero hits 2 HRs to reach 30, Blue Jays rout Rangers 10-2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed up his breakout All-Star Game with two homers, and the Toronto Blue Jays powered past the Texas Rangers 10-2 on Friday night.

Jul 16, 2021 8:35 PM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays get government approval to return to Canada, starting July 30

TORONTO — It's been nearly 22 months since Toronto Blue Jays fans have been able to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr., tear the cover off a fastball down the middle at Rogers Centre.

Jul 16, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

NFL's Richard Sherman 'deeply remorseful' after arrest

SEATTLE (AP) — Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman said Friday that he is “deeply remorseful” following his arrest on accusations of drunkenly crashing his SUV in a construction zone and trying to break in to his in-l

Jul 16, 2021 5:51 PM Read more >

Johnston brothers standing second, third in final Elite Series tournament of season

WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Canadian brothers Chris and Cory Johnston find themselves in a pretty good spot at the halfway point of the final Elite Series tournament of the year. Chris Johnston of Peterborough, Ont.

Jul 16, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >

Blue Jays sign deal with pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, 19th overall pick

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a deal with pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund. The right-hander was chosen 19th overall by the Jays in the 2021 first-year player draft.

Jul 16, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >