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Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A

Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A

TORONTO — Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
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CF Montreal continue playoff push against visiting Chicago Fire

CF Montreal continue playoff push against visiting Chicago Fire

MONTREAL — After a two-week international break, CF Montreal is set to resume its playoff push with a Saturday showdown with the Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo Chicago (8-11-8) limps into the match on a five-game losing streak but still only trails eig
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Toronto FC opts not to bring Giovinco back in the fold but keeps the door open

Toronto FC opts not to bring Giovinco back in the fold but keeps the door open

TORONTO — Major League Soccer's roster freeze came and went Friday without Toronto FC adding former league MVP Sebastian Giovinco back in the fold.
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Borthwick counting on fans to roar England again to win against Japan at Rugby World Cup

Borthwick counting on fans to roar England again to win against Japan at Rugby World Cup

NICE, France — England coach Steve Borthwick believed their fans became the team's 15th man after Tom Curry was sent off last weekend against Argentina.
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TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach's celebration

TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach's celebration

Toronto FC interim coach Terry Dunfield has a long memory, it seems. And it includes Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini.
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Canada's Sarah Mitton eyes more hardware at Diamond League final

Canada's Sarah Mitton eyes more hardware at Diamond League final

Sarah Mitton has her eyes set on more hardware this weekend, specifically a diamond. The Brooklyn, N.S., native will be competing in the women's shot put Diamond League final on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.
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Canadians dominate PWHL coach hirings, Troy Ryan named Toronto coach

Canadians dominate PWHL coach hirings, Troy Ryan named Toronto coach

A who's who of people with roots in Canadian women's hockey were hired to step behind the benches of Professional Women's Hockey League teams in the league's inaugural season.
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Veteran defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis returns to Ticats lineup versus Bombers

Veteran defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis returns to Ticats lineup versus Bombers

HAMILTON — The long wait is over for Ja'Gared Davis. The veteran defensive lineman will dress Saturday for Hamilton's home game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-3).
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Springboks go left field again with players switching positions for Romania game at Rugby World Cup

Springboks go left field again with players switching positions for Romania game at Rugby World Cup

Faf de Klerk is a scrumhalf but will be the reserve flyhalf for South Africa's Rugby World Cup game against Romania. Grant Williams is also a scrumhalf but will start the match as a wing.
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Former Spanish soccer federation chief Rubiales given a restraining order, denies wrongdoing to Spanish judge

Former Spanish soccer federation chief Rubiales given a restraining order, denies wrongdoing to Spanish judge

MADRID (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, has been given a restraining order and is prohibited from contacting the player he kissed on the lips last month at the Women's World Cup, Spain’s National Court said
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