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Third-seeded Andy Murray, who won the title at Flushing Meadows in 2012, hit 18 aces and saved 11 of 14 break points en route to 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night in New York.

Second-seeded Roger Federer routed Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Federer arrived in New York after winning his 87th career title at Cincinnati, where he posted back-to-back victories against Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.

Third-seeded Andy Murray, who won the title at Flushing Meadows in 2012, hit 18 aces and saved 11 of 14 break points en route to 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night.

Excitement, optimism, reflection: Saskatchewan Roughriders fans have plenty to say about the firing of Corey Chamblin and Brendan Taman.

Olympic organizers promised Tuesday to introduce viral testing in the polluted waters in Rio de Janeiro where about 1,400 athletes will compete in next year's games.

Watch the continent's best table tennis players compete in the ITTF North American Championships as our live coverage continues with the women's singles semifinals.

Watch the continent's best table tennis players compete in the ITTF North American Championships beginning Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to finish off the 2015 season with interim head coach Bob Dyce and interim general manager Jeremy O'Day.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to finish off the 2015 season with interim head coach Bob Dyce and interim general manager Jeremy O'Day.

If Toronto Mayor John Tory plans to bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, he'll have to quell concerns in his own council about the financial risks involved.

Tokyo Olympic organizers on Tuesday decided to scrap the logo for the 2020 Games following another allegation its Japanese designer might have used copied materials.

The Blue Jays brought back five players from the minor leagues Tuesday to fill their expanded September roster. Toronto tapped infielder Munenori Kawasaki, left-hander Aaron Loup, right-hander Ryan Tepera, Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey and Canadian lefty Jeff Francis.

The Calgary Stampeders supplanted the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at the top in our weekly breakdown of the balance of power in the Canadian Football League.

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper took in a Toronto Blue Jays game Monday evening. The Jays lost and people on social media are blaming him for it. Similar sentiments followed NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's visit (and a Jays loss) in mid-August.

The Blue Jays have finally run into a team just as hot as they are, and can't afford to let the Indians continue to extend their winning streak as the teams battle Tuesday night in Toronto. (7:07 p.m. ET).

Quarterback James Franklin, running back/returner Kendial Lawrence and receiver Derel Walker led the Edmonton Eskimos to a sweep of the Shaw CFL top performer of the week honours.

Watch live coverage of the women's and men's events at the ITU World Triathlon Series stop in Edmonton on Sunday beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The city council of Los Angeles is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal to authorize mayor Eric Garcetti to execute agreements related to its 2024 Olympics bid, which outlines more than $6 billion US in public and private spending.

The Los Angeles city council cleared the way Tuesday for mayor Eric Garcetti to strike agreements for a 2024 Olympics bid, putting the city on the verge of becoming the U.S. contender after Boston's awkward collapse.

In a scene reminiscent of a pane of glass breaking at a hockey game, Monday's Angels-Athletics game in Oakland was delayed for several minutes after L.A. outfielder Shane Victorino damaged a piece of the outfield wall while attempting to make a running catch.

Samir El-Mais hasn't been able to work on his glove work lately, as he has been recovering from a concussion he suffered at the Pan Am Games. But the Windsor boxer isn't dismayed by the setback and is staying positive about the future.

Tampa Bay Rays centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier put himself in the running for catch of the year on Monday night, scaling the wall in right-centre in Baltimore to haul in a Manny Machado drive and denying the Orioles third baseman of his 27th homer of the season.

Tampa Bay Rays centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier put himself in the running for catch of the year on Monday night, scaling the wall in right-centre in Baltimore to haul in a Manny Machado drive and denying the Orioles third baseman of his 27th homer of the season.

The Toronto Blue Jays offence was silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out 10 over seven innings, while Jays starter David Price allowed three runs over seven.

The Toronto Blue Jays offence was silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out 10 over seven innings, while Jays starter David Price allowed three runs over seven.

The Toronto Blue Jays' bats were silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out ten over seven innings, while Jays starter David Price allowed three runs over seven.

The Toronto Blue Jays offence was silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out 10 over seven innings, while Jays starter David Price allowed three runs over seven.

The Toronto Blue Jays' bats were silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out ten over seven innings, while Jays starter David Price allowed three runs over seven.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday night fired general manager Brendan Taman and head coach Corey Chamblin after the team dropped its ninth game in a row to start the CFL season, 35-13 in Ottawa on Sunday.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons gave Ben Revere a second straight start over Troy Tulowitzki atop the batting order on Monday against Cleveland, making some wonder if Revere would receive an extended look in a role he is used to.

Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to Round 2 at the U.S. Open after defeating American Alison Riske in straight sets on Monday.

Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to round 2 at the U.S. open after defeating American Alison Riske in straight sets.