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Injuries looming large for Blue Jays as trade deadline approaches

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Of course, with four weeks remaining until the trade deadline, there’s lots of time for players to increase or undermine their trade value. It all starts with health, though, as the Blue Jays have been reminded more often than they’d like.

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Bahamas rallies to win opening game of Olympic qualifying tournament

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The Bahamas are just three wins away from a spot in this summer’s Paris Olympics following a 96-85 victory over Finland on Tuesday.

Luka Doncic, Slovenia upset by Croatia in Olympic qualifying opener

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Luka Doncic and Slovenia fell to Croatia, 108-92, in their Olympic qualifying opener in Greece on Tuesday.

Gotta See It: Horwitz and Springer each bash homers as Blue Jays jump on Astros

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Watch as the Toronto Blue Jays show some serious pop at the plate, with Spencer Horwitz and George Springer each clubbing homers in the third inning to put the Jays up five over the Houston Astros.

Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach

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At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime.

No Messi in Argentina’s Olympic squad; Alvarez and Otamendi selected for Paris Games

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Lionel Messi won’t be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris.

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MLB on Sportsnet: Reds vs. Yankees

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The AL East-leading Yankees send out Luis Gil (9-3, 3.15 ERA) to face the Reds’ Graham Ashcraft (4-4, 5.45 ERA). You can watch the game at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+ or follow along with our live MLB tracker.

Tim Anderson designated for assignment by Marlins

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Veteran shortstop and former AL batting champ Tim Anderson was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Canada’s women’s basketball team motivated by close call in Olympic qualifying

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Canada’s women’s basketball team almost didn’t qualify for Paris but that close call is now serving as motivation ahead of the opening of the games.

Report: Panthers add defenceman Nate Schmidt on one-year deal

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The 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions signed defenceman Nate Schmidt to a one-year deal, the Associated Press’s Tim Reynolds reported Tuesday.

Why Crochet could become the most coveted asset at the trade deadline

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Alanna Rizzo joins Jamie Campbell for another edition of The Big Board to discuss why Garett Crochet could be the biggest target at the trade deadline and also provides an update on some highly contested positional races for this season’s…

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Blue Jays on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Houston

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The struggling Blue Jays offence will look to pick things back up against Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti and snap a two-game skid. Coverage begins at 7:07 p.m. ET / 4:07 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Euro 2024 Takeaways: Netherlands dominates, Turkey’s young stars shine

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Netherlands dominated Romania en route to a spot in the final eight. While Turkey’s group of young stars booked their place in the quarterfinals by sheathing their undeniable flair for a winning formula.

Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson suspended six games for performance-enhancing drug use

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Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris with Canada athletics team

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Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer’s Paris Games as part of Canada’s athletics team.

Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’

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The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week made his Sharks debut Tuesday morning at the team’s development camp. Whether he plays for San Jose this upcoming season or returns to Boston University for his sophomore season is to be…

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Jonathan Isaac signing five-year, $84M extension with Orlando Magic

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Jonathan Isaac and the Orlando Magic have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $84 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Matchups officially set for quarterfinals at Euro 2024

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After a thrilling Round of 16, that saw a number of exciting games and also saw defending champion Italy ousted, the 2024 UEFA European Championship has officially reached the quarterfinals.

Senators, Shane Pinto agree to two-year contract

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The Ottawa Senators have re-signed restricted free agent Shane Pinto to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, the club announced Tuesday.

Weah to serve suspension in CONCACAF Nations League in November

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American winger Tim Weah will miss the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in November to serve the second match of his two-game suspension for punching Panama’s Roderick Miller in the back of the head during the Copa…

Turkey takes it over Austria, sets up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. Netherlands

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Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday.

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‘Wasn’t my main focus’: Bronny James on playing with his father

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Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James talks about the decision to enter the NBA Draft this year, says he didn’t have thoughts of playing with his father.

Welcome to the Oilers, where taking less offers possibility of winning more

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Skinner, 32, joined Adam Henrique (34) and Viktor Arvidsson (31) to head up a free-agent class that — almost to the man — took less money or term to be part of an Oilers team that will try to win one more game in 2024-25 than it won last…

‘Bronny has earned this’: Redick details James’ potential

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick discusses why the team drafted Bronny James, says there’s a lot to like about his game.

How the Leafs could benefit from a ‘C’ on Matthews’ jersey

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Gord Stellick joins Real Kyper and Bourne to talk on the Toronto Maple Leafs captaincy and how Matthews being captain over Tavares could benefit the team.

Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure

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Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft.

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns vs. Astros

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Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to the lineup and play first base for the second game of a series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Jiri Prochazka after UFC 303: ‘I need to evolve to the next level or not fight again’

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Jiri Prochazka said in the days leading up to UFC 303 that he had rewatched his first fight with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira many times and despite the result, a second-round loss at UFC 295, Prochazka said he would “not change…

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Ducks acquire D Brian Dumoulin from Kraken for fourth-round pick

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The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenceman Brian Dumoulin from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, the team announced on Tuesday.

Sabres sign Colton Poolman to one-year deal

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The Buffalo Sabres have signed defencman Colton Poolman to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000, the team announced Tuesday.