National Sports

Canada defeats Czech Republic in the Women’s Challenger Cup final

LIMA, Peru — The Canadian women's team has qualified for next year's FIVB Volleyball Nations League after winning the Women's Challenger Cup on Sunday.

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Raptors coach Nick Nurse returns to Iowa for celebration of his career

JEFFERSON, Iowa — Toronto coach Nick Nurse's improbable path to the NBA title began as a guard for Carroll Kuemper High in the middle of Iowa way back in the 1980s.

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Kansas City Royals edge Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 thanks to five-run inning

TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez remains positive that he will find a way out of a two-month slump that has seen him fail to record a victory in his last 12 starts.

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Montreal Canadiens deal winger Andrew Shaw back to Chicago Blackhawks

MONTREAL — Andrew Shaw is heading back to the Windy City. The Chicago Blackhawks reacquired the winger from the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in the 2020 NHL draft and a third-rounder in 2021.

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Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in home run derby

TORONTO — Major League Baseball has selected ace Marcus Stroman as the Toronto Blue Jays representative for the all-star game in Cleveland next week.

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Roughriders talking about must-win game vs. Argonauts in Week 3 of CFL season

REGINA — It may only be the third game of the season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders already appear to be facing a must-win situation when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Monday.

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Blue Jays rookie phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to compete in Home Run Derby

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is looking forward to Major League Baseball's all-star break. Not for the potential money he could earn, but to showcase his skills as a slugger.

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Senators hire former Blues coach Davis Payne as assistant on D.J. Smith's staff

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach Sunday, adding more experience to the staff of rookie bench boss D.J Smith.

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Gareth O'Brien leads Toronto Wolfpack past Batley Bulldogs 40-10

BATLEY, United Kingdom — Gareth O'Brien had a try and five goals as the Toronto Wolfpack beat the Batley Bulldogs 40-10 on Sunday.

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Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

SPIELBERG, Austria — Max Verstappen showed off his risky racing style Sunday to win the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year and end Mercedes' unbeaten streak this season.

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