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Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

TORONTO — Leo Jimenez can't believe he's in a Major League Baseball clubhouse, preparing for a game with players he used to watch as a fan. Jimenez was recalled by the Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cédric Paré, the NHL club announced Tuesday. All three signed one-year contracts worth US$775,000. Paré's deal is a two-way contract.
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Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini believes every other team in Major League Soccer wants something his Vancouver Whitecaps have — attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld.
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Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Shane Pinto to a two-year, $7.5-million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdown of $2.
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Coach John Herdman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results

Coach John Herdman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results

TORONTO — While Toronto FC is mired in a four-game losing streak and seven-game winless run (0-5-2), coach John Herdman still sees plenty of positives.
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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan on a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday.
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Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to set up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. the Netherlands

Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to set up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. the Netherlands

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday.
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Canadian teenager Olivia Smith leaves Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool

Canadian teenager Olivia Smith leaves Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool

LIVERPOOL — Canadian teenager Olivia Smith has left Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool. The 19-year-old from Whitby, Ont., who can play both as a midfielder and forward, signed her new contract Tuesday at Liverpool's training centre.
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NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents.
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Blues acquire forwards Faksa, Joseph in separate trades for future considerations

Blues acquire forwards Faksa, Joseph in separate trades for future considerations

The St. Louis Blues acquired forwards Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations. The deal with the Senators also netted the Blues a 2025 third-round draft pick.
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