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Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to provide some joy to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time in weeks. He did tie a career-best by extending his hit streak to 22 games earlier in the afternoon.
Canada's Phil (Wizard) Kim captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canada's Phil (Wizard) Kim captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

PARIS — Phil Kim was the first, and for the foreseeable future, the only Olympic champion in men's breaking. The 27-year-old from Vancouver, known in his breaking circles as B-Boy Phil Wizard, captured gold at Place de la Concorde on Saturday.
Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed Luis Frias off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays announced the acquisition Saturday and option Frias to their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Frias had a 9.
Vincent, Kim bring home gold, Arop earns silver as Canada eclipses Tokyo medal haul

Vincent, Kim bring home gold, Arop earns silver as Canada eclipses Tokyo medal haul

PARIS — Katie Vincent rewrote the record book multiple times as she surged over the finish line in the women's 200-metre sprint canoe final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The 28-year-old canoeist from Mississauga, Ont.
Toronto Nationals to face defending champion Montreal Tigers in GT20 Canada final

Toronto Nationals to face defending champion Montreal Tigers in GT20 Canada final

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Guyana all-rounder Romario Shepherd took four wickets and then hit back-to-back fours to lead the Toronto Nationals into the final of the Global T20 cricket tournament with a five-wicket win Saturday over the Brampton Wolves.
CFL initiates review of possible Chad Kelly reinstatement after receiving assessment

CFL initiates review of possible Chad Kelly reinstatement after receiving assessment

TORONTO — The CFL has initiated a review to determine a possible reinstatement for suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly.
Canada's Marco Arop wins silver in men's 800 metres at Paris Olympics

Canada's Marco Arop wins silver in men's 800 metres at Paris Olympics

PARIS — Canada's Marco Arop has claimed Olympic silver in the men's 800 metres on Saturday at Stade de France after being edged at the finish line by Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
Elks' ground game surging as they prepare for limping Lions

Elks' ground game surging as they prepare for limping Lions

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions are 5-3, the Edmonton Elks are 1-7, owners of the worst record in the CFL. But, the Elks could very well be considered the favourites when the two teams meet Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium.
Canada's Katie Vincent wins sprint canoe gold, breaks national medal record

Canada's Katie Vincent wins sprint canoe gold, breaks national medal record

PARIS — Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has won her second medal at the Paris Olympics, capturing gold in the women's single 200-metre final Saturday. The 28-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., finished in 44.
Canadian paddlers Vincent, Jensen, Russell to race for Olympic medals

Canadian paddlers Vincent, Jensen, Russell to race for Olympic medals

PARIS — Three Canadian paddlers are set to compete for medals in the women’s sprint paddling at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Canoeist Katie Vincent of Mississauga, Ont., finished first in her women’s single 200-metre semifinal with a time of 45.
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