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Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on one-year deal with forward Ales Hemsky

Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on one-year deal with forward Ales Hemsky

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent forward Ales Hemsky on Monday. The 33-year-old Czech missed most of the 2016-17 campaign after undergoing hip surgery.
Blue Jays acquire Montero from Chicago Cubs for player to be named or cash

Blue Jays acquire Montero from Chicago Cubs for player to be named or cash

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher Miguel Montero and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Montero has a .
On Day 11, hockey players break record for longest game

On Day 11, hockey players break record for longest game

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fatigue gave way to emotion for Les Kuntar on Monday when he attempted to put into perspective spending the past 11 days playing one continuous hockey game.
Canadian lacrosse's First Nations origins celebrated as sport turns 150

Canadian lacrosse's First Nations origins celebrated as sport turns 150

MONTREAL — It was a game of lacrosse like few get to see: a group of youths, shirtless and mostly barefoot, with no helmets or padding, racing after a leather ball with hand-made wooden sticks.
Baseball Capsules

Baseball Capsules

CINCINNATI — Jake Arrieta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings without allowing a stolen base, and Ian Happ homered twice in the ballpark where he played as a college star, leading Chicago past Cincinnati.
Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games MLB American League Boston 15 Toronto 1 Cleveland 11 Detroit 8 Baltimore 7 Tampa Bay 1 Chicago White Sox 6 Texas 5 Houston 8 N.Y. Yankees 1 Kansas City 6 Minnesota 2 Seattle 5 L.A.
Raptors' all-star point guard Lowry staying "home," will re-sign with Toronto

Raptors' all-star point guard Lowry staying "home," will re-sign with Toronto

TORONTO — When Kyle Lowry pondered all of his basketball options, he says he kept coming back to the same place — Toronto. The three-time all-star point guard is re-signing with the Raptors, announcing his decision on Sunday in "The Players Tribune.
Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak among 12 first-time All-Star starters

Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak among 12 first-time All-Star starters

NEW YORK — Once again, a late push of online votes from Canadians has made one of the Toronto Blue Jays a starter for the American League all-star team.
Leafs get serious about Stanley Cup contention in signing Patrick Marleau

Leafs get serious about Stanley Cup contention in signing Patrick Marleau

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs showed they were serious about Stanley Cup contention right now in poaching Patrick Marleau from the San Jose Sharks.
Leafs beef up roster, signing veteran Patrick Marleau to three-year deal

Leafs beef up roster, signing veteran Patrick Marleau to three-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs beefed up their rising roster Sunday night, signing 37-year-old Patrick Marleau to a three-year deal. Marleau has spent his entire NHL career with the San Jose Sharks, drafted second overall by the club 20 years ago.