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Blue Jays GM feels Donaldson trade was 'best decision' for team's future

Blue Jays GM feels Donaldson trade was 'best decision' for team's future

The Toronto Blue Jays decided moving Josh Donaldson now was a better idea than holding onto a star third baseman with an uncertain future.
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski drops two doubles matches at U.S. Open

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski drops two doubles matches at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski is out of the women's doubles and mixed doubles competitions at the U.S. Open.
Toronto Wolfpack survive second-half London comeback to beat Broncos

Toronto Wolfpack survive second-half London comeback to beat Broncos

TORONTO — The Wolfpack victory song rang out in the locker-room at Lamport Stadium, with likely more than a little relief in the rendition after a wobbly second half against the London Broncos.
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Zach Collaros loves Labour Day weekend games

Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Zach Collaros loves Labour Day weekend games

REGINA — Zach Collaros is looking to remain perfect on Labour Day weekend.
Toronto Blue Jays claim right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. off waivers

Toronto Blue Jays claim right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. off waivers

MIAMI — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Leiter Jr. is the son of former major-league pitcher Mark Leiter and the nephew of ex-Blue Jays pitcher Al Leiter. Leiter Jr.
Jaclyn Lee propels Canada to seventh at world amateur golf event

Jaclyn Lee propels Canada to seventh at world amateur golf event

MAYNOOTH, Ireland — Jaclyn Lee carded the best round of the day to lead Canada to a seventh-place finish at the world amateur women's team golf championship.
Raonic-Isner U.S. Open match features two of hardest servers in tennis

Raonic-Isner U.S. Open match features two of hardest servers in tennis

NEW YORK — Don't be surprised if there's a tiebreaker or two when Canada's Milos Raonic squares off with American John Isner in the fourth round of the U.S. Open.
Young Canadians beaten on last-ditch try at World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament

Young Canadians beaten on last-ditch try at World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament

BUCHAREST, Romania — Uruguay scored with no time remaining to defeat Canada 27-23 at the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament Saturday. It was the second straight painful loss for the Canadian men at the second-tier age-group competition.
Raikkonen takes pole, Vettel 2nd, to boost Ferrari at Monza

Raikkonen takes pole, Vettel 2nd, to boost Ferrari at Monza

MONZA, Italy — Ferrari will be hopeful of ending an eight-year wait for a win at its home track after taking the front two places on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2000.
Indonesia announces surprise bid for 2032 Olympics

Indonesia announces surprise bid for 2032 Olympics

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia will bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of the Asian Games held there over the past two weeks, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said in a surprise announcement Saturday that highlights the rising ambition