Match-fixing allegations rock rugby Down Under

Police in New South Wales state have begun an investigation into alleged match-fixing in the National Rugby League.

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Jays sweep Yankees, keep climbing standings as bats keep booming

Aaron Sanchez and three relievers combined to keep the Yankees off the scoreboard and the Toronto Blue Jays rocked New York's bullpen in a 7-0 victory to complete a three-game sweep over their AL East rivals on Wednesday.

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Toronto FC beats Montreal Impact in 1st leg of Canadian Championship

Jonathan Osorio and Jordan Hamilton each scored twice as Toronto FC showed off a made-in-Canada attack in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Impact in the first leg of their Amway Canadian Championship semifinal Wednesday night.

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Mookie Monster: Betts on historic home run tear

One of these days, Mookie Betts is going to have to stop hitting home runs. Wednesday won't be that day. The Boston Red Sox outfielder hit two more home runs Wednesday night in his first two at-bats, giving him five homers in his last two games.

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Veteran Grilli fired up to help Jays' bullpen

The newest addition to Toronto's bullpen has overcome several injuries to find himself with the Blue Jays and the team's manager says he believes the experience will help the club.

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Graham DeLaet has chipping 'anxiety,' withdraws from Memorial

There will be one less Canadian in the field at the Memorial Tournament this week. Graham DeLaet announced his withdrawal from the tournament on Twitter Wednesday, citing anxiety with his game as the reason.

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Canadian men still in contention for Olympic volleyball

Canada improved to 2-2 at a last-chance men's volleyball Olympic qualifying tournament Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Venezuela. Canada, ranked fifth in the standings, faces France on Thursday.

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