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With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings

With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings

TORONTO — With 55 victories and a two-game cushion atop the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays are on track for a worst-to-first rebound this season.
Canada opens Week 3 of men's Volleyball Nations League with loss to Slovenia

Canada opens Week 3 of men's Volleyball Nations League with loss to Slovenia

LJUBLJANA — Canada lost 3-1 to host Slovenia on Wednesday as men's Volleyball Nations League action kicked off its third week. Set scores were 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21.
Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg

Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers get another shot at the Calgary Stampeders. Two weeks ago, Calgary handed Winnipeg its first loss of the season, 37-16 in the inaugural Stampede Bowl.
World No. 1 Sabalenka, top-10 player Badosa withdraw from National Bank Open

World No. 1 Sabalenka, top-10 player Badosa withdraw from National Bank Open

MONTREAL — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 10th-ranked Paula Badosa have withdrawn from the upcoming National Bank Open.
Davis Alexander returns, Chad Kelly remains out as Alouettes host Argos

Davis Alexander returns, Chad Kelly remains out as Alouettes host Argos

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes want to bring their two-game skid to a halt. Welcoming back a quarterback who does nothing but win should only help.
Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at her hometown tournament

Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at her hometown tournament

MONTREAL — Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, is retiring from tennis at this year's National Bank Open in Montreal.
Search continues for man who went missing in water near popular Montreal beach

Search continues for man who went missing in water near popular Montreal beach

MONTREAL — Montreal police continued canvasing the St. Lawrence River on Wednesday for a man who was last seen struggling in the water outside the designated swimming area of a beach.
Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France

Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — A man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line on Wednesday.
Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

The Hamilton and District Labour Council is hoping to right a century-old grievance between the city it represents and the NHL.
CFL lifts Shawn Lemon’s gambling suspension; veteran spotted at Alouettes facility

CFL lifts Shawn Lemon’s gambling suspension; veteran spotted at Alouettes facility

TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career, and a return to the Montreal Alouettes appears imminent. The CFL reinstated the veteran defensive lineman with conditions Wednesday.
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