National Sports

Toronto Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk homers in spring debut

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

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Jill Officer to serve as a fifth on Chelsea Carey's team at world championship

Jill Officer wore the Canada jersey as a fifth for defending champion Jennifer Jones at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. She'll soon be sporting national colours again for Chelsea Carey's team at the world women's curling championship.

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Peter Abbandonato has No. 1 Huskies closing in on single-season win record

TORONTO — Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history.

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Canadian men face stiff Argentine test in Americas Rugby Championship

TORONTO — After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S.

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Oilers forward Puljujarvi to undergo hip surgery and miss rest of season

Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi will undergo surgery on his hip that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The Oilers updated Puljujarvi's status in a release on Thursday. The 20-year-old Finn has been on injured reserve since Feb.

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Jozy Altidore signs new deal with Toronto FC, becomes the face of the franchise

TORONTO — His goals spoke for themselves. But Jozy Altidore really endeared himself to Toronto FC supporters fans in an epic speech after the team's 2017 MLS Cup parade. "I just want to let you guys know that I've been partying since Saturday ...

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LNAH to increase security and implement new measures after racist taunting

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Legalities obstruct abuse-investigation body for amateur athletes

OTTAWA — An outside body to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment in amateur sports is hung up on legalities, says Sports Minister Kirsty Duncan.

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Ottawa Senators players aim to show fans that not all hope is lost

OTTAWA — Mark Borowiecki understands why many Ottawa Senators fans are frustrated, but the defenceman is going to do everything he can to convince them the team deserves their support.

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Patriots owner pleads not guilty to prostitution charges

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanour solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents released Thursday.

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