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Blue Jays pull away late after squandering big lead to defeat Yankees 11-9

Blue Jays pull away late after squandering big lead to defeat Yankees 11-9

TORONTO — A wild pitch from New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams scored George Springer and Addison Barger followed with a run-scoring single in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a wild 11-9 win on Wednesday.
Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S.
Canada's Diallo loses five-set match to No. 5 Fritz in Wimbledon second round

Canada's Diallo loses five-set match to No. 5 Fritz in Wimbledon second round

WIMBLEDON — Canada's Gabriel Diallo battled to force a fifth set against world No. 5 Taylor Fritz, but the American prevailed 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0), 4-6, 6-3 to avoid an upset in second-round play at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again an all-star. It's the fifth straight year the Toronto Blue Jays slugger has made the American League all-star team, and the fourth time he'll be the starting first baseman.
Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency

Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed winger Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth US$3.25 million on the second day of NHL free agency Wednesday.
Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract, Pius Suter joins Blues

Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract, Pius Suter joins Blues

VANCOUVER — The Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000, while centre Pius Suter exited Vancouver to join the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.
Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders

Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders

Brady Oliveira is back in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' starting lineup. The CFL's top player and Canadian last season will start at halfback Thursday night when Winnipeg (3-0) visits the Calgary Stampeders (2-1).
Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday.
MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise

MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise

TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi midway through the 2022 MLS season, Toronto FC looked to change the struggling franchise's fortunes. It didn't happen.
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.