Blue Jays add newly acquired Fisher to roster, activate starter Thornton off IL

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton and added newly acquired outfielder Derek Fisher to their major-league roster ahead of Thursday night's game at Baltimore.

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Kind of like sisters: McKay-Benfeito partnership stronger than ever with Olympics looming

There's no Olympic-sized rewards awaiting Caeli McKay and Meaghan Benfeito at the Pan Am Games. That doesn't mean the competition in Peru won't be any less special for both divers, who will be celebrating polar-opposite milestones.

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Brooke Henderson in mix as South Africa's Buhai takes surprising lead at British Open

Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday, while Canada's Brooke Henderson sits tied for 11th.

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Raptor Serge Ibaka used to go hungry, now he's giving back in Regent Park

A special guest made an appearance at the weekly "Taste of Regent Park" event Wednesday. The Serge Ibaka Foundation partnered with the Regent Park Community Food Centre to provide thousands of free meals to the community.

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Darvill grand slam powers Canada to Pan Am win over Colombia

Wes Darvill hit a grand slam as Canada scored six runs in the sixth inning to remain undefeated at the Pan Am Games with a 10-3 win over Colombia.

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'Perfect timing' for Rogers Cup as Canadians tennis stars look to heat up on home soil

There are more questions than answers as a large contingent of Canadian players prepares for next week's Rogers Cup. The women are in Toronto and the men in Montreal this year.

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Ninja out: Gaming megastar leaves Twitch for Mixer

Fortnite superstar Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has left Twitch and is taking his video game live streams to Microsoft's Mixer platform, a stunning switch that could have wide-ranging consequences for the rapidly growing industry.

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