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First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

TORONTO — As soon as Arjun Nimmala arrived in Toronto, he knew he belonged with the Blue Jays. The 17-year-old shortstop was picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays at Major League Baseball's amateur draft on July 9.
Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

TORONTO — The next two weeks will shape the Toronto Blue Jays' plan for Major League Baseball's upcoming trade deadline. It's not just that other teams will be deciding their needs in the coming days.

Canada dominates Brazil to advance to FIBA U19 women's World Cup quarterfinals

ALCALÁ DE HENARES, Spain — Toby Fournier had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds as Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup with an 89-45 win over Brazil on Wednesday.
Winnipeg Jets, Gabriel Vilardi avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract

Winnipeg Jets, Gabriel Vilardi avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth US$6.875 million on Wednesday.
Offensive tackle Cage to miss Argos game with Ticats due to thigh injury

Offensive tackle Cage to miss Argos game with Ticats due to thigh injury

Toronto Argonauts tackle Isiah Cage will miss a third straight game with a thigh injury. On Wendesday, the Argos (4-0) listed Cage as being out for their road game Friday night versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3).
Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan — Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women's 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. It's Canada's first medal at the event, which runs through July 30.
Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks

Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks

Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Senators move on from AGM Trent Mann as new owners prepare to take control

Senators move on from AGM Trent Mann as new owners prepare to take control

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that they have parted ways with assistant general manager Trent Mann. The NHL team made the move official after reports broke last week that the 50-year-old from Sackville, N.B., was on his way out.
Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener against Canada

Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener against Canada

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons open their Women’s World Cup campaign against Canada
Northwestern hazing scandal puts the school in the league of big institutions tied to sexual abuse

Northwestern hazing scandal puts the school in the league of big institutions tied to sexual abuse

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse.