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Toronto Blue Jays acquire right-hander Sam Gaviglo from Kansas City Royals

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Sam Gaviglo from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Gaviglo, 27, posted 4-5 record and 4.

Usain Bolt to train with Borussia Dortmund on Friday

DORTMUND, Germany — Sprint star Usain Bolt is set to train with German soccer team Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
Softball rule changing for transgender players after Edmonton coach cries foul

Softball rule changing for transgender players after Edmonton coach cries foul

EDMONTON — Businessman Pete Howell was preparing to coach another season of community softball when his stepdaughter invited a transgender friend to join her on the McLeod Royals.
Senators defenceman Patrick Sieloff makes NHL history in brief callup

Senators defenceman Patrick Sieloff makes NHL history in brief callup

OTTAWA — Patrick Sieloff's return to the NHL may have been short-lived, but he made it count.
Gold medallist Monique Lamoureux-Morando joins NHL Network

Gold medallist Monique Lamoureux-Morando joins NHL Network

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Olympic gold medallist Monique Lamoureux-Morando will make her debut as an NHL Network studio analyst on Friday. The network announced Wednesday she will join Kevin Weekes and Tony Luftman on "NHL Tonight.
Reliever Oh gets visa, shines in Blue Jays debut against Phillies

Reliever Oh gets visa, shines in Blue Jays debut against Phillies

DUNEDIN, Fla. — South Korean reliever Seung-Hwan Oh threw just seven pitches in his Blue Jays debut Wednesday. But they were enough to impress his manager and teammates.

Canada chooses young basketball teams for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

The basketball adventure continues for Mambi Diawara and David Kapinga. Just 15 days after leading the University of Calgary to its first ever national men's basketball title, the two leave Monday for Australia and the Commonwealth Games.
CFLPA files grievance against CFL related to player safety and rehabilitation

CFLPA files grievance against CFL related to player safety and rehabilitation

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association filed grievance against the CFL on Wednesday related to concussions.
Toronto FC gives Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez a new multi-year contract

Toronto FC gives Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez a new multi-year contract

Toronto FC rewarded Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez with a new contract Wednesday. The MLS champions tore up Vazquez's old deal and added a year's term to the new one. It's in keeping with other recent moves to lock up talent.

Canadian under-18 rugby sevens men caught up in Youth Olympic numbers game

TORONTO — The Canadian men's under-18 rugby sevens team did its part to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires later this year. The young Canadians went undefeated at a qualifying tournament earlier this month, defeating the U.S.