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Bichette sets records in home debut, but Blue Jays fall to Yankees 12-6

Bichette sets records in home debut, but Blue Jays fall to Yankees 12-6

TORONTO — Coming into Thursday's game with a franchise-record 10-game hitting streak to start his career, Toronto Blue Jays rookie Bo Bichette put on quite the show in his first game at home.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime bounced from Rogers Cup by Russia's Karen Khachanov

Canada's Auger-Aliassime bounced from Rogers Cup by Russia's Karen Khachanov

MONTREAL — Felix Auger-Aliassime will look back fondly on his first hometown Rogers Cup. The roar of an adoring the crowd, the wind in his sails — quite literally at certain points — and the thrill of winning on centre court.
Sex assault trial starts for former MSU hoops star Cleaves

Sex assault trial starts for former MSU hoops star Cleaves

FLINT, Mich. — An attorney for former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves says during his trial on sexual assault charges that consensual sex between two adults is not a crime.
Canadian softball pitcher Sara Groenewegen weighs in on remarkable journey

Canadian softball pitcher Sara Groenewegen weighs in on remarkable journey

LIMA, Peru — Sara Groenewegen has limited memory from her unexpected health ordeal just over a year ago. It's probably for the best as the jarring details are hard to get her head around.
Andreescu downs Bertens to advance to quarterfinals at Rogers Cup

Andreescu downs Bertens to advance to quarterfinals at Rogers Cup

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu grew increasingly frustrated as her injured right shoulder forced her to sit out tournament after tournament for a large stretch of her breakout season.

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

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Friday at the Pan American Games: BRITTANY CREW (TRACK AND FIELD) The Toronto native won her fourth national title in shot put earlier this summer.
CFL players, coaches unconcerned with string of QB injuries around the league

CFL players, coaches unconcerned with string of QB injuries around the league

When Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli tore his anterior cruciate ligament on July 26, he became the latest in a long line of QBs to miss games this season.
Harris interested in righting Eskimos' ship, not facing former Redblacks mates

Harris interested in righting Eskimos' ship, not facing former Redblacks mates

EDMONTON — Trevor Harris isn't giving nearly as much thought to facing his former team when the Ottawa Redblacks come calling at Commonwealth Stadium Friday as he is to finding a way to help his Edmonton Eskimos regain a measure of consistency and st
Olynyk to miss a week with bruised knee; Boucher leaves Canada camp

Olynyk to miss a week with bruised knee; Boucher leaves Canada camp

TORONTO — Kelly Olynyk's slip and fall Wednesday night could have been dire news for both Canada's men's basketball team and the Miami Heat.
Mark Shapiro sympathizes with Blue Jays fans' frustration after trades

Mark Shapiro sympathizes with Blue Jays fans' frustration after trades

TORONTO — Mark Shapiro can sympathize with frustrated Toronto Blue Jays fans — he's unhappy too.