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Correa's 2nd career grand slam keys 7-run 8th, Twins beat Blue Jays 9-4

TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Correa hit his second career grand slam, Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach also homered and the Minnesota Twins scored seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 Saturday.

Jun 10, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $22 million richer. One winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on June 13 will be an estimated $10 million. The Canadian Press

Jun 9, 2023 11:59 PM Read more >

Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass after latest anti-LGBTQ+ comments

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.

Jun 9, 2023 11:56 PM Read more >

IQF frozen Whole Raspberries and Antioxidant Blend recalled for norovirus risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand IQF frozen fruit due to a possible norovirus contamination. The recall covers IQF Whole Raspberries and IQF Antioxidant Blend in one and five kilogram packages.

Jun 9, 2023 11:33 PM Read more >

Minnesota Twins end five-game skid with 3-2, 10-inning victory over Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

Jun 9, 2023 9:04 PM Read more >

Taylor drives in all 3 runs as Twins snap skid, beat Jays in 10 innings

TORONTO (AP) — Michael A. Taylor hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Friday night, snapping a season-high five game losing streak.

Jun 9, 2023 8:21 PM Read more >

Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open; Canada's Conners a shot back

TORONTO — Chants of "Corrr-ayyyy! Cor-ay! Cor-ay! Cor-ay!" to the tune of the famous "Ole!" soccer song followed Corey Conners up to the 18th green during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. The product of Listowel, Ont.

Jun 9, 2023 5:53 PM Read more >

PGA Tour rookie Carl Yuan leads by 1 at Canadian Open; McIlroy 3 back

TORONTO (AP) — Carl Yuan moved into position to turn around a forgettable rookie year on the PGA Tour, shooting a 5-under 67 in cool, rainy conditions on Friday to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the RBC Canadian Open.

Jun 9, 2023 5:52 PM Read more >

Canada's Pendrith makes cut at RBC Canadian Open after seven years away from event

TORONTO — Taylor Pendrith has been one of the best Canadians on the PGA Tour for several years, but due to some bad luck he hasn't played in the RBC Canadian Open in seven years and hasn't made the cut in eight. That changed Friday.

Jun 9, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Hundreds of people rallied against what an organizer called "gender ideology" near three west-end Ottawa schools Friday, as hundreds more joined a counter-protest in support of transgender rights.

Jun 9, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >