National Sports

Right-hander Jose Berrios tabbed as the Toronto Blue Jays opening-day starter

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Right-hander Jose Berrios will be Toronto's opening-day starter when the Blue Jays face the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre on April 8. The Blue Jays made the announcement Thursday.

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Four Canadian women highlight NCAA's Final Four basketball championship

The NCAA's Final Four will feature a healthy helping of Canadian content when the women hit the hard court on Friday. All four participating teams boast a Canadian basketball star with Laeticia Amihere, from Mississauga, Ont.

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Minister St-Onge holds emergency roundtable to address safe-sport crisis in Canada

In the five months since Pascale St-Onge was appointed Canada's Sport Minister, there have been allegations of either maltreatment, sexual abuse or misuse of funds levelled against at least eight national sport organizations.

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Gurriel Jr. helps Blue Jays to 5-3 win over Tigers in Grapefruit League

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday in Grapefruit League play.

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Herdman realistic about Canada's chances at World Cup but says 'anything's possible'

After surviving and surprising on a marathon 20-game World Cup qualifying journey, Canada will learn Friday what awaits this November in Qatar.

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Marshall-Rutty to undergo knee procedure as TFC depth at fullback is further tested

Toronto FC’s depth at fullback is being tested early in the MLS season. Canadian teenager Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is scheduled to undergo a procedure Friday on his knee after a second scan turned up different results than the first.

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Beijing bronze medallist and Brier champ Gushue to wear Maple Leaf again at worlds

Brad Gushue's team has unfinished business in Sin City. They'll try to keep the distractions to a minimum - including the end-of-season departure of Brett Gallant - as they try to win a world men's curling championship.

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Jack Campbell close to returning for Leafs; Mrazek likely out at least six weeks

TORONTO — Jack Campbell is on the cusp of returning to the Maple Leafs' crease. Petr Mrazek, meanwhile, will once again be out for an extended period.

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Veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler officially signs with Toronto Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Dexter Fowler has signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, with an invitation to major league spring training. The veteran outfielder's arrival at the Blue Jays spring training facility in Dunedin, Fla.

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Canada slips to No. 38 in latest FIFA rankings but remains on upward trajectory

After losing two of its last three World Cup qualifiers, Canada has dropped five places to No. 38 in the latest FIFA rankings. But the Canadian men remain on an upward trajectory after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since Mexico 86.

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