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Morales hits go-ahead two-run homer in eighth inning as Blue Jays top Reds 6-4

Morales hits go-ahead two-run homer in eighth inning as Blue Jays top Reds 6-4

TORONTO — Kendrys Morales just missed getting in on the Blue Jays' home run fun in the fourth inning. He made sure the ball got over the fence when he stepped up to the plate in the eighth.
Piatti brace lifts Impact over Whitecaps 4-2 in Canadian Championship semifinal

Piatti brace lifts Impact over Whitecaps 4-2 in Canadian Championship semifinal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact poured in four goals and got the win, but not without some hairy moments at the end against a young Vancouver Whitecaps lineup.
Hunter Strickland suspended 6 games, Bryce Harper 4

Hunter Strickland suspended 6 games, Bryce Harper 4

SAN FRANCISCO — There is widespread agreement on one topic the day after a bench-clearing brawl that led to a six-game suspension for Giants reliever Hunter Strickland and a four-game ban for Washington slugger Bryce Harper.
Risky retrieval of Everest bodies raises climbers' concern

Risky retrieval of Everest bodies raises climbers' concern

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The Indian man wept as a helicopter landed in Nepal's capital carrying the body of his brother, one of hundreds of climbers who have died while attempting to climb Mount Everest.
Woods found asleep at the wheel, no alcohol in his system

Woods found asleep at the wheel, no alcohol in his system

More disturbing images of Tiger Woods emerged Tuesday in the black-and-white details of police reports, depicting him sound asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of a six-lane Florida road with two flat tires, the engine still
Coach Octavio Zambrano looks for balance in first roster selection

Coach Octavio Zambrano looks for balance in first roster selection

TORONTO — Octavio Zambrano, in his first roster selection as Canadian head coach, has opted for an experienced core augmented by a lot of youth.
Man accused of tossing beer can onto Jays field pleads guilty to mischief

Man accused of tossing beer can onto Jays field pleads guilty to mischief

TORONTO — A man who tossed a beer can onto the field during a dramatic Blue Jays playoff game last fall has pleaded guilty to mischief in connection with the incident.
CFL says former Rider Justin Cox still banned despite assault acquittal

CFL says former Rider Justin Cox still banned despite assault acquittal

REGINA — The commissioner of the Canadian Football League says a former Saskatchewan Roughrider still can't play in the CFL even though he was found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm.
French Open takes player's credential for harassing reporter

French Open takes player's credential for harassing reporter

PARIS — A French tennis player's French Open credential was revoked because he grabbed a reporter and kissed her on the neck during a live TV interview at the tournament.
CFL spotlight on Calgary receiver DaVaris Daniels after meteoric rookie season

CFL spotlight on Calgary receiver DaVaris Daniels after meteoric rookie season

CALGARY — DaVaris Daniels has lost the element of surprise. When defences around the CFL face the Calgary Stampeders in 2017, they'll scheme with last season's rookie of the year in mind.