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Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 to 18 months to heal.

SEATTLE (AP) — A year removed from being honored as one of the top coaches in the NHL, Dave Hakstol ended up taking the fall for the underachievement of the Seattle Kraken.

Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to the start of the draft Tuesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament.

Toronto centre Sarah Nurse, Montreal goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens and Boston centre Hannah Brandt have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.

TORONTO — Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a first round-high 19 goals.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck’s coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vézina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday.

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-forth slugfest.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston.