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The final of the men's 800m T54 looked more like a demolition derby than a Parapan Am medal event on Thursday in Toronto.

The final of the men's 800m T54 looked more like a demolition derby than a Parapan Am medal event on Thursday in Toronto.

The final of the men's 800m T54 looked more like a demolition derby than a Parapan Am medal event on Thursday in Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays found themselves in first place in the American League's Eastern Division Thursday morning, the first time they have held that position on an August day since 1993. Something else was going on during the team's thrilling stretch drive 22 years ago.

Ryan Goins hit a home run and pitcher Mark Buehrle was solid as the Toronto Blue Jays won their 11th game in a row on Thursday with a 4-2 home victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Each day our Parapan Am Games field reporters Jacqueline Doorey and Caroline Calve will go behind the scenes and reveal new and cool things that they've learned.

Dustin Johnson shot a 6-under 66 in his opening round at the PGA Championship Thursday, writing a new chapter at the Wisconsin course that's the sight of one of his worst moments.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat American Jack Sock in straight sets on Thursday in the third round of the $4.1 million US Rogers Cup men's tournament in Montreal.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat American Jack Sock in straight sets on Thursday in the third round of the $4.1 million US Rogers Cup men's tournament in Montreal.

With just over a month left to enter the race to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, Toronto's mayor says he is "nowhere near" deciding whether the city will throw its hat in the ring.

American alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn says she has fractured an ankle bone in a training crash in New Zealand.

Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray has been scratched from his start against the Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon because of back spasms, giving Toronto an easier path to matching its season high with an 11th consecutive win.

Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray has been scratched from his start against the Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon because of back spasms, giving Toronto an easier path to matching its season high with an 11th consecutive win.

Canadian swimmer Katarina Roxon won her fifth medal of the Toronto Parapan Am Games on Thursday, collecting bronze in the women's 100-metre backstroke S9 event.

Canadian Brent Lakatos captured his second gold medal of the Parapan Am Games Thursday after capturing the the men's 800m T53 event.

Quebec swimmer Aurelie Rivard picked up her fifth gold medal of the 2015 Parapan Am Games and her sixth in total on Thursday.

Canadian Brent Lakatos captured his second gold medal of the Parapan Am Games Thursday after capturing the the men's 800m T53 event.

Encouraged by 81 per cent support in a recent poll and a supportive mayor, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Wednesday it is close to making Los Angeles its candidate to bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka urged tennis authorities on Thursday to take action against Nick Kyrgios for an "unacceptable" comment during a match at the Rogers Cup.

Nick Kyrgios was fined Thursday after French Open champion Stan Wawrinka urged tennis authorities to take action against Kyrgios for an "unacceptable" comment during a match at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Nick Kyrgios apologized Thursday after the ATP fined him for his "insulting remark" toward French Open champion Stan Wawrinka during a match at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka urged tennis authorities on Thursday to take action against Nick Kyrgios for an "unacceptable" comment during a match at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

It was a very successful day for Canadian athletes, with many of their medal moments shared on social media.

It was a very successful day for Canadian athletes, with many of their medal moments shared on social media.

It has been a long journey, but the Blue Jays find themselves alone atop the American League East division. This is the latest in the season Toronto has led the AL East since 1993 - the year it last won the World Series. With 47 games remaining, can the Blue Jays hang on?

It has been a long journey, but the Blue Jays find themselves alone atop the American League East division. This is the latest in the season Toronto has led the AL East since 1993 - the year it last won the World Series. With 47 games remaining, can the Blue Jays hang on?

Chris Colabello and Justin Smoak each hit three-run homers, and the surging Toronto Blue Jays put up seven runs in the second inning en route to their 10th straight victory, 10-3 over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, leapfrogging the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East.

Chris Colabello and Justin Smoak each hit three-run homers, and the surging Toronto Blue Jays put up seven runs in the second inning en route to their 10th straight victory, 10-3 over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

Chris Colabello and Justin Smoak each hit three-run homers, and the surging Toronto Blue Jays put up seven runs in the second inning en route to their 10th straight victory, 10-3 over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

Photos of from events on Wednesday at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto.

Hisashi Iwakuma has become the second Japanese-born pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

The Buffalo Bills have claimed Ikemefuna Enemkpali off waivers from the New York Jets after the linebacker was released for breaking quarterback Geno Smith's jaw with a punch in the team's locker room.