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Royals beat Blue Jays, at .500 for first time since April

Royals beat Blue Jays, at .500 for first time since April

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals had been 0-29 when trailing after eight innings. That changed Friday night.
Stampeders, Redblacks settle for 31-31 tie in Grey Cup rematch

Stampeders, Redblacks settle for 31-31 tie in Grey Cup rematch

OTTAWA — Neither team left the stadium feeling content on Friday night.
Toronto FC avenges loss to New England with 2-0 win on Pride Night

Toronto FC avenges loss to New England with 2-0 win on Pride Night

Toronto FC showed off its depth and grit Friday night, defeating the New England Revolution 2-0 on a 48-hour turnaround from its last game in Montreal.
Blackhawks deal Panarin and Hjalmarsson, get Saad back

Blackhawks deal Panarin and Hjalmarsson, get Saad back

CHICAGO — General manager Stan Bowman promised changes were coming after the Chicago Blackhawks were swept in the first round of the playoffs. Boy, he wasn't kidding.
Devils select Nico Hischier from Mooseheads with first pick at NHL draft

Devils select Nico Hischier from Mooseheads with first pick at NHL draft

CHICAGO — Nico over Nolan. The New Jersey Devils ended the long simmering debate on Friday night, making Nico Hischier the first No. 1 overall pick in franchise history.
Hawks boldly shake up roster as trades sweep NHL, overshadow draft weekend

Hawks boldly shake up roster as trades sweep NHL, overshadow draft weekend

CHICAGO — Two days after they were swept by the Nashville Predators, general manager Stan Bowman bubbled and boiled and promised change, above all, to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Canada opts not to select beleaguered striker Cycle Larin for Gold Cup

Canada opts not to select beleaguered striker Cycle Larin for Gold Cup

TORONTO — Striker Cyle Larin, facing drunk-driving charges in Florida, will not be part of Canada's Gold Cup roster next month.
Whitecaps defender Kendall Waston has surgery on fractured right hand

Whitecaps defender Kendall Waston has surgery on fractured right hand

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Kendall Waston had surgery on Friday to repair a fracture of his right hand.
New Raptors forward Anunoby says "everything happens for a reason"

New Raptors forward Anunoby says "everything happens for a reason"

TORONTO — The moment seemed innocuous enough. OG Anunoby sprinted into the paint to grab a rebound against Penn State back in January, and when he planted his right foot, his long right leg buckled under him like a bent rubber boot.
Veteran Richard Whiting brings, experience, versatility to Toronto Wolfpack

Veteran Richard Whiting brings, experience, versatility to Toronto Wolfpack

TORONTO — Stilts, Superman, Sir Richard. Just some of the nicknames Richard Whiting has collected along his long rugby league road.