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Friday, Jul 26

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Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners

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The Toronto Blue Jays traded relief pitcher Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects on Friday.

Céline Dion’s back! Showstopping Olympic performance marks return to stage

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Céline Dion certainly knows how to make a comeback, choosing the first stage of the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics.

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Blue Jays recall RHP Rodriguez from Buffalo

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The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo and activated him ahead of Friday's game against the Texas Rangers.

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What, exactly, are Phryges? Explaining the Paris 2024 mascots

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No, the Phryges are not triangles or tongues. They are a prominent symbol of French freedom and date back thousands of years.

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Canada Soccer launches ethics probe amid Olympic drone spying scandal

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Two staff members were kicked off the soccer team Wednesday following reports a drone was used to spy on New Zealand practices Monday and last Friday.

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Tampa Bay Rays blast Toronto Blue Jays 13-0

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Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season.

Thursday, Jul 25

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Why is convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde allowed in Olympics?

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Steven van de Velde pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old British girl when he was 19, after meeting the minor online and chatting with her for months.

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Jays sting Rays 6-3 with a four-run eighth inning

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A few hours or so after Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier let it slip that he plans to retire, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. let it be known to the baseball world he has no plans to put his current hot streak out to pasture.

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Top U.K. rider out of Olympics after horse-whipping video surfaces

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One of Britain's most decorated Olympians is out of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as she faces an investigation into alleged animal abuse.

Paris 2024: De Grasse, Charron to carry Canada’s flag at opening ceremony

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Andre De Grasse of Markham, Ont., and Maude Charron of Rimouski, Que., will bear the Maple Leaf on a boat on the River Seine in Paris on Friday.

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Olympics soccer drone recording complaint sees Team Canada staff sent home

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Two members of the Canadian women’s soccer delegation have been removed from the Paris 2024 squad after accusations of flying a drone over the New Zealand team during practice.

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Lowe’s two-run homer lifts Rays over Blue Jays 4-2

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Jose Berrios' search to find the form he exhibited earlier in the season has lingered longer than he would like.

Tuesday, Jul 23

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France blocks 1,000 people from Olympics over spying concerns

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France's interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blocked from attending the Olympics.

Monday, Jul 22

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Travelling for the Paris Olympics? Here’s what health precautions to take

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Health officials and experts are urging vigilance and warning about potential disease risks for those attending the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sunday, Jul 21

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Jays down Tigers to avoid series sweep

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In what has been a down-in-the-dumps season for the Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer has lifted the spirits of his teammates and manager in the past month.

Saturday, Jul 20

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Rogers’ grand slam gives Tigers 7-3 win over Jays

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In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday.

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Blue Jays place Bo Bichette on 10-day injured list

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Saturday.

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The Paris Olympics are almost here. Here are 5 things to know

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From new sports to the schedule, here are some of the most popular questions people in Canada have been asking on Google about the Paris Olympics.

04

Tigers tame Jays 5-4 with clutch home runs

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Two-run homers from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer were not enough in the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Friday, Jul 19

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Jays reinstate Garcia from 15-day injured list

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The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the 15-day injured list.

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Ball hockey referee left with fractured skull, jaw after removing player from game

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The North American Ball Hockey Players Association reported the official was hit Tuesday night after expelling the player from a game in Quebec.

Thursday, Jul 18

Raptors, Wizards to meet in Montreal

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The Toronto Raptors will host a pre-season game against the Washington Wizards in Montreal as part of this year's NBA Canada Series.

NFL’s Terrell Davis ‘humiliated’ after being handcuffed, detained on United flight

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A lawyer for Terrell Davis said they will investigate whether race was a motivator in the NFL star's wrongful handcuffing and removal from a United Airlines flight.

Wednesday, Jul 17

From ‘The W’ to the world, basketball star Aaliyah Edwards is living the dream

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Aaliyah Edwards is living her dream. From Kingston Impact to UConn Huskies, and now the WNBA, she's about to make her mark on Team Canada as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.

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Paris mayor finally swims in Seine to showcase cleanliness for Olympics

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the River Seine, fulfilling a promise to try to convince doubters that its waters will be clean enough to hold Olympic swimming events.

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Raptors sign Ohio State forward Battle

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The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten.

Tuesday, Jul 16

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B.C.-made material to be used by Max Space, NASA for habitats on moon

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A small West Coast company is helping astronauts return to the moon in 2026. ALUULA Composites has signed on to provide its durable, lightweight fabric to build space habitats.

Monday, Jul 15

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Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl star, has died at age 40

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Jacoby Jones' 108-yard kickoff return for the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history.

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Jays take pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB draft

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Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft.

Sunday, Jul 14

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Blue Jays recall Eisert, option Francis to minors

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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.