Aug 7
Cito Gaston ‘going to be back’: Blue Jays GM
If Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi has his way, Cito Gaston will be retained as manager next season.
Aug 7
Brett Favre traded to Jets for draft pick
Brett Favre, the most prolific passer in NFL history, was traded Wednesday to the New York Jets by the Green Bay Packers for a conditional draft pick.
Aug 7
Dichio may see action on Saturday for Toronto FC
Toronto FC striker Danny Dichio could see action in Saturday's road game against the Colorado Rapids.
Aug 7
NHL names Collins chief operating officer
John Collins, who launched the NHL Network and its online off shoot and helped create the outdoor Winter Classic, has been promoted to chief operating officer of the National Hockey League.
Aug 7
Edmonton accused of hiding facts in downtown arena review
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is accusing Edmonton city officials of hiding some important facts in its review of a $450 million NHL hockey arena proposed for the downtown.
Aug 7
2nd bear threatens Coquitlam home
Police shot and killed a huge black bear that had broken into a basement suite in Coquitlam, B.C., Thursday morning, RCMP said.
Aug 7
Man dies in Kamloops plane crash
A man has died after the ultralight aircraft he was piloting crashed into a highway north of Kamloops, B.C., Thursday morning, police said.
Aug 7
Will Burke save the Leafs? Probably not
Brian Burke is being hailed as a hockey genius in Toronto, but Al Strachan says Maple Leafs fans may have a rude awakening.
Aug 7
Rays add reliever Bradford for stretch run
The first-place Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their bullpen Thursday, acquiring relief pitcher Chad Bradford from Baltimore.
Aug 7
Penny nears return to Dodgers’ rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny, sidelined since June 17 with right shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, is expected to start the opener of a three-game weekend series at San Francisco on Friday.