IOC recommends baseball-softball for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Olympic leaders have recommended the addition of baseball-softball and four other sports to the program of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Marco Estrada, starting rotation helping keep Blue Jays afloat

With their offence going dry for long stretches during the first two months of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have been able to stay afloat in the AL East thanks to the efforts of Marco Estrada and a starting rotation that was thought to be a weakness but has turned into a strength.

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What you need to know for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final

Get up to speed on the latest news from the Stanley Cup Final, including the status of red-hot Pittsburgh rookie Bryan Rust for tonight's Game 2 against San Jose (CBC, CBC Sports app, 8 p.m. ET).

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Hall of Fame baseball writer Bob Elliot retiring after 50 years

Hall of Fame baseball writer Bob Elliott is retiring after 50 years as one of Canada's most respected sportswriters.

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Tigers closer Rodriguez contracted Zika virus

Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez says he contracted the Zika virus over the off-season in his home country of Venezuela and advises potential Olympic athletes to educate themselves on the virus before heading to Rio de Janeiro.

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Serena, Djokovic advance as French Open play resumes

Wasting no time at all after waiting two days to play, Serena Williams moved closer to her record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam title by easily reaching the French Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets win on Wednesday.

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Controversial move allows pro boxers to fight at Rio Olympics

In a controversial move that critics say could lead to dangerous mismatches, boxing's governing body on Wednesday voted to allow professional fighters to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro if they qualify.

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