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Soccer’s not a sport known for its high-scoring outcomes – unless, as it would appear, it’s the women’s tournament at the 2018 Asian Games. On Monday, China squared off against Tajikistan during the group stage of the tournament and ended …

Aaron Sanchez hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since June 21, so naturally, the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander was itching to satisfy his competitive urges. He got the chance on Monday night as he continued his rehab assignment with a …

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Watch Baseball Central live on Sportsnet.ca every weekday at 12 noon ET/9 a.m. PT throughout the summer. On Tuesday’s Baseball Central, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker will recap last night’s Blue Jays win over the Orioles, including Kevin Pillar’s bounce-back …

You probably can’t do anything like Erik Karlsson, but you can drink the recovery beverage he’s hawking in a new spectacularly bad (and amazing) commercial he’s featured in for Swedish supplement company Gainomax. Karlsson is entering the final year of …

Former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz has retired. In making the announcement Tuesday, the 31-year-old Cruz says he plans to join ESPN as an NFL analyst. Cruz will contribute to variety of shows and make his ESPN debut Wednesday. …

The Toronto Raptors head into next season with an ulterior motive beyond winning — something the team appears poised to do plenty of in 2018-19. And the Raptors’ latest reported hiring could help accomplish their secondary goal. At least that’s …

Reigning world champion Kaetlyn Osmond will not compete during the 2018-19 figure skating season. The 22-year-old native of Marystown, N.L., made the decision Tuesday, two months after announcing she would sit out the ISU Grand Prix circuit to begin the …

It didn’t take Jon Ryan long to find new home. According to a source, the Regina-born punter has agreed to terms with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The move comes a day after the Seattle Seahawks released Ryan after 10 seasons. …

REGINA — Canadian golfer Alena Sharp will be supporting the Humboldt Broncos this week. The LPGA Tour veteran has a special golf bag and towel this week for the CN Canadian Women’s Open, featuring the Broncos’ logo. Sixteen people were …

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The New York Yankees believe in first baseman Greg Bird and have felt that way for several years now. General manager Brian Cashman has resisted the urge to acquire a full-time upgrade, a fact that has angered some sections of …

IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is in stable condition after undergoing spinal surgery on Monday. Post-surgery update on Robert Wickens: pic.twitter.com/WLfYO855t9 — Schmidt Peterson (@SPMIndyCar) August 21, 2018 Wickens underwent surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown Pa., …

Soccer commentator James Sharman joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to discuss Jose Mourinho’s future at Manchester United, the weight UEFA places on Champion’s League play when it comes to its Player of the Year Award, and Toronto FC’s dimming chances …

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with outfielder Isaac Bellony, a 16-year-old from the Dominican Republic. It’s a rare foray into the international market for the Orioles, who own the worst record in the majors and are …

If you spent enough time at McKechnie Field 10 springs ago, you would have gotten to know a pretty bad Pittsburgh Pirates team. Okay, they had Jason Bay in left field, Jack Wilson at shortstop and Matt Capps closing out …

This October, Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour, presented by Scotiabank, returns to the open road to visit 25 communities throughout the 2018-19 season. Returning for a fifth cross-country adventure, the free family-friendly hockey celebration features two days of live entertainment, NHL …

OAKLAND, Calif. — Khris Davis asked a young fan from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to sign his jersey, then slugged a mighty home run for the Oakland Athletics against the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Davis let Anthony Slocumb print his …