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Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez lead Cubs over Blue Jays 7-4

August 18, 2017 - 3:00pm

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta may never duplicate the second half he had two years ago in winning the NL Cy Young Award.

The Cubs don't care.

They'll take what the right-hander is giving them now.

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Impact can move into MLS playoff position with win over Real Salt Lake

August 18, 2017 - 12:30pm

MONTREAL — Riding a three-game winning streak, the Montreal Impact are within striking distance of a playoff position for the first time this season.

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Whitecaps set to host Houston Dynamo as Vancouver kicks off busy stretch

August 18, 2017 - 12:00pm

VANCOUVER — Carl Robinson raised his arm above his head to make a point while addressing the Vancouver Whitecaps in the middle of their training pitch this week.

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Quarterback Ray returns to starting lineup in time for Argos to face Alouettes

August 18, 2017 - 11:30am

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have their offensive leader back.

Veteran quarterback Ricky Ray will start Saturday afternoon when Toronto (3-5) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (3-4). The game will complete a home-and-home series between the East Division rivals.

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After doping scandals, Russia touts reformed testing agency

August 18, 2017 - 6:15am

MOSCOW — After almost two years under suspension, the Russian anti-doping agency wants to show it's capable of cleaning up a tainted sports scene.

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Blue Bombers beat Eskimos 33-26, hand Edmonton first loss of season

August 17, 2017 - 9:15pm

WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris accomplished something he had never done before in his professional career on Thursday.

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Prince of Wales winner Cool Catomine draws outside post for Breeders' Stakes

August 17, 2017 - 6:15pm

TORONTO — Cool Catomine will make his turf debut from the far outside in the $400,000 Breeders' Stakes.

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Canada opens Little League World Series with 12-2 win over Europe-Africa

August 17, 2017 - 6:00pm

SOUTH WILLAMSPORT, Pa. — Chase Marshall had a pair of home runs and five RBIs as Canada opened the 71st edition of the Little League World Series with a 12-2 rout of Europe-Africa on Thursday.

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Home runs by Smoak, Donaldson lift Blue Jays to 5-3 win over Rays

August 17, 2017 - 5:00pm

TORONTO — "Get Right Witcha" by Migos was blasting in the Blue Jays clubhouse, with team attendants and players quickly packing up after a 10-game homestand so they could catch a flight to Chicago for a matinee game against the World Series champion Cubs.