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TORONTO — Shortstop Marcus Semien agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Another milestone for The Great One. Wayne Gretzky turned 60 Tuesday. It's a number the Hockey Hall of Famer knows well. The NHL notes that the former Edmonton Oiler, Los Angeles King, St.

Marcus Brady understands the historical significance of being an offensive co-ordinator in the NFL.

VANCOUVER — Winger Dieber Caicedo has big dreams, and he's hoping a move to the Vancouver Whitecaps helps make them reality.

Canada's James Hinchcliffe will return as a full-time driver on the IndyCar circuit in 2021. Andretti Autosport announced Tuesday that Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 29 Honda this season. The 34-year-old Hinchcliffe, from Oakville, Ont.

HAMILTON — Captain Kyle Bekker, who led Forge FC to back-to-back Canadian Premier League titles, has re-signed with the Hamilton team.

ZURICH — FIFA set a new target Tuesday of finalizing North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup — if the COVID-19 pandemic allows. The 23 candidate cities likely need to be cut to 16. FIFA said it could confirm them at the end of the the year.

TORONTO — Like their Canadian counterparts in Major League Soccer, the Toronto Arrows are wondering where they will be able to play this year.

Suzanne Birt can book her ticket for the Calgary bubble. The veteran skip wants to make sure she's wearing familiar Prince Edward Island colours when she's there.

With British star Chris Froome and Ottawa's Michael Woods leading the way this year, Canadian-born co-owner Sylvan Adams has big plans for the Israel Start-Up Nation team. And they go well beyond mere success in the cycling world.