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Gimenez homers again and Francis strong on the mound as Blue Jays beat Washington 5-2

Gimenez homers again and Francis strong on the mound as Blue Jays beat Washington 5-2

TORONTO — Andres Gimenez hit his third home run in five games and Bowden Francis gave up two hits in six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday in interleague play.
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Victoire place Ann-Renée Desbiens on LTIR, status for worlds to be determined

Victoire place Ann-Renée Desbiens on LTIR, status for worlds to be determined

MONTREAL — The Montreal Victoire are confident Ann-Renée Desbiens will return to action in the near future. Whether that’s soon enough to suit up between the pipes for Canada at the women’s world hockey championship still needs to be determined.
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Miller ineligible, replaced on Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

Miller ineligible, replaced on Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Hannah Miller's play earned her a spot on Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship, but it couldn't overcome International Ice Hockey Federation transfer rules. The 29-year-old forward from North Vancouver, B.C.
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Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game PED ban, calls it 'most difficult day' of his career

Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game PED ban, calls it 'most difficult day' of his career

NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use.
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AP Source: Rogers to retain Canadian NHL rights with 12-year, US$7.7-billion deal

AP Source: Rogers to retain Canadian NHL rights with 12-year, US$7.7-billion deal

TORONTO — The NHL and Rogers have agreed to a new 12-year Canadian broadcasting deal worth US$7.7 billion, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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Canada's Julia Budd to feature on first Global Fight League card in May in L.A.

Canada's Julia Budd to feature on first Global Fight League card in May in L.A.

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd will take on American Holly (The Preachers' Daughter) Holm in a matchup of former champions when the Global Fight League holds its first shows in May.
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Torpedo bats the talk of baseball thanks to the free-swinging New York Yankees

Torpedo bats the talk of baseball thanks to the free-swinging New York Yankees

TORONTO — Weird but interesting. That's Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider's take on torpedo bats.
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Former Team Einarson lead Briane Harris weighs in on lost season

Former Team Einarson lead Briane Harris weighs in on lost season

When Briane Harris received an unexpected email from World Curling in February 2024, she thought it looked quite unusual and didn't open it right away.
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Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Ferland to two-year extension

Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Ferland to two-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian offensive lineman Logan Ferland to a two-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Monday. The extension keeps Ferland in Regina through the 2027 season.
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Avalanche sign forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of Cale Makar, to 1-year, entry-level deal

Avalanche sign forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of Cale Makar, to 1-year, entry-level deal

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of defenceman Cale Makar, to a one-year, entry-level deal on Monday.
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