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Toronto Blue Jays trade Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini to Houston Astros

Ross Atkins believes new acquisition Derek Fisher will be a complementary piece for the rebuilding Blue Jays, but time will tell whether the outfielder will be worth the high price Toronto paid for his services.

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Bill Paul bids farewell to Golf Canada after 43 years with organization

It never occurred to Bill Paul that he might have a lasting legacy in Canadian golf — until Golf Canada announced last week that he would be retiring after 43 years with the organization.

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Galvis, Bichette lead Blue Jays over Royals 4-1 for sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bo Bichette's first career homer helped lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals.

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Fajardo says nothing changes after Roughriders trade Collaros

REGINA — With Saskatchewan trading veteran quarterback Zach Collaros to the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, the usual football parlance would now call the Roughriders Cody Fajardo's team.

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Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell ready to test throwing arm

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he's ready to throw the football again. The CFL's Most Outstanding Player and Grey Cup MVP in 2018 hasn't played since injuring the pectoral muscle in his throwing arm on June 29.

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Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies scores highlight-reel goal for Bayern Munich

MUNICH — Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies scored a highlight-reel goal to tie the game at 2-2 but his Bayern Munich lost 6-5 in a penalty shootout to Tottenham in the final of the Audi Cup on Wednesday.

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Quarterback Zach Collaros returns to Toronto Argonauts in deal with Roughriders

TORONTO — Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson didn't mince words when asked what Toronto's 0-6 start to the season has been like. "It's horrible. Losing is horrible. It's been very tough," said Bethel-Thompson on Wednesday morning.

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Canada's world junior goalie hopefuls know job is there for the taking

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Olivier Rodrigue is fine with the weight of a hockey nation resting on his lean shoulders. In truth, it's a responsibility he's always craved. "I embrace the challenge," said the 19-year-old goalie from Chicoutimi, Que.

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Gimme five: Canadians to watch Thursday at the Pan American Games

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Thursday at the Pan American Games: MYRIAM DA SILVA (BOXING) The Chambly, Que., fighter goes for gold in the women's welterwieght division. Da Silva battles American Oshae Jones.

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Halifax native Ellie Black becomes Canada's most decorated Pan Am gymnast

LIMA, Peru — Ellie Black became Canada's most decorated Pan American gymnast on Tuesday after winning gold in the women's vault competition and following with a bronze in uneven bars.

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