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Guerrero belts slam to cap Blue Jays' 9-2 rout of Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Blue Jays skipper Charlie Montoya has been waiting all season for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get hot.

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New NHL arena coming for Calgary Flames, city council approves deal

Calgary is going to build a new arena for its NHL team despite financial challenges facing the city.

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Family Affair: McClintock-Rini wins silver and stepdaughter Rini takes bronze

MALA, Peru — Whitney McClintock-Rini was about three minutes in to a post-event interview when the emotion of the day really sunk in.

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US coach Jill Ellis stepping down after 2 World Cup titles

With two Women's World Cup titles in hand, U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis says it's time to move on.

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Blue Jays closer Giles gets cortisone shot for inflammation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Blue Jays closer Ken Giles, who has been the subject of trade speculation, got a cortisone shot in his right elbow Tuesday to treat what the club called mild inflammation.

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Minnesota Wild fire GM Paul Fenton after 1 season

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Less than 15 months after hiring Paul Fenton as general manager, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold changed his mind.

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David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

ST. LOUIS — The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.

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Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to multi-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau sees himself as part of a bright future for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 25-year-old from Candiac, Que.

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Toronto FC options in midfield grow with acquisition of France's Nicolas Benezet

TORONTO — With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield.

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Svitolina ready for Rogers Cup with renewed confidence from Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitolina, the world No.

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