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Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays offence stalled to waste Yariel Rodriguez's best start in his young career in their series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday.
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Yegor Sharangovich agrees to five-year extension with Calgary Flames

Yegor Sharangovich agrees to five-year extension with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames re-signed their top goal scorer, onboarded a player fresh off lifting the Stanley Cup and returned a hometown product when NHL free agency started Monday.
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Leafs sign Tanev to six-year, US$27M contract, add OEL as part of blue-line boost

Leafs sign Tanev to six-year, US$27M contract, add OEL as part of blue-line boost

TORONTO — Chris Tanev has come home. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL free agency. "Consummate pro," said general manager Brad Treliving.
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Staios says Senators a more balanced experienced group after Chychrun trade, signings

Staios says Senators a more balanced experienced group after Chychrun trade, signings

OTTAWA — Steve Staios was busy on his first free agency opening day as general manager of the Ottawa Senators, but be believes his team has come out more experienced and better balanced.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays lineup because of sore right hand

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays lineup because of sore right hand

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon’s Canada Day game against the Houston Astros because of pain in his right hand.
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Montreal Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to eight-year contract extension

Montreal Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to eight-year contract extension

BROSSARD, Que. — Juraj Slafkovsky got a Canada Day payday. The Montreal Canadiens signed the forward to an eight-year, US$60.8-million contract extension beginning in 2025-26.
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Andreescu downs Cristian, Shapovalov upsets Jarry at Wimbledon

Andreescu downs Cristian, Shapovalov upsets Jarry at Wimbledon

LONDON — Bianca Andreescu powered into the second round at Wimbledon on Monday while fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov produced one of the first upsets at the grass-court Grand Slam. The 24-year-old Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.
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Choiniere, Bernardeschi and Gauld all chosen to play in MLS all-star game

Choiniere, Bernardeschi and Gauld all chosen to play in MLS all-star game

CF Montreal's Mathieu Choinière, Toronto FC's Federico Bernardeschi and Vancouver's Ryan Gauld are joining Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at the MLS all-star game later this month.
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Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0

Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0

DUESSLEDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals after Randal Kolo Muani's deflected shot secured a 1-0 win over Belgium on Monday.
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Aaron Brown wins 200 title at Canadian Olympic trials ahead of fourth Games

Aaron Brown wins 200 title at Canadian Olympic trials ahead of fourth Games

MONTREAL — Aaron Brown will be competing in the 200 metres at the Paris Olympics. The Toronto native won the national title in the event with a time of 20.09 seconds at the Canadian Olympic track and field trials on Sunday.
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