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The Toronto Blue Jays are putting their faith in Marcus Stroman with their season on the line against the Texas Rangers in Wednesday's Game 5 of the AL Division Series, with manager John Gibbons telling reporters, "if anybody can rise to the occasion it'll be him."

A judge on Tuesday agreed to postpone the double murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez while prosecutors try to get their hands on evidence now held by a law firm that previously represented him.

The investigation by FIFA's ethics committee, which could lead to lengthy bans from soccer for FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini, is still continuing in private. What are the issues being probed?

Face-painted fans from around the world have gathered in London, England for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Held every four years, 20 teams — including Canada’s national squad — are rucking and scrumming towards the rugby union championship match on Oct. 31.

Team Canada's Pan Am baseball rosters shares their reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays' post-season run.

Defending Vezina Trophy winner Carey Price will be in goal Tuesday (7 p.m. ET) when the Montreal Canadiens visit Pittsburgh to complete their four-game road trip. The Penguins are 0-2-0, have one goal and Sidney Crosby doesn't have a shot.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has made some hard decisions during the ALDS against the Texas Rangers, including using ace pitcher David Price in a relief role.

The IOC has set a deadline of Oct. 27 for the resolution of a dispute that could lead to Kuwait's suspension from the Olympic body.

Defending champion Roger Federer lost his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, falling to Spanish qualifier Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3.

Cristiano Ronaldo received his record fourth Golden Boot award on Tuesday after leading all scorers in Europe's domestic leagues last season.

Radim Vrbata and Alex Burrows scored in the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks spoiled the Anaheim Ducks' home opener with a 2-1 victory Monday night.

Le'Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard wildcat run as time expired to give Mike Vick and the Pittsburgh Steelers a stunning 24-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.

The Blue Jays were able to tie up their series with the Rangers with an 8-4 win on Monday. David Price was the talk of the Twitterverse; first due to a bullpen catch, then due to being a relief pitcher for R.A. Dickey. Fans are now looking ahead to Game 5 in Toronto with the hope that MLB will #OpenTheDome.

Team Canada athletes share the many ways in which they spent their Thanksgiving long weekend. The usual ways include, turkey, family and enjoying the fall colours. If you're a Team Canada athlete your weekend may have included winning a gold medal or meeting the Queen.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Texas Rangers 8-4 in Game 4 of their American League Division Series on Monday to force a deciding Game 5 in Toronto on Wednesday.

Here's a new "oops" moment for a Texas governor: prematurely celebrating a Houston Astros playoff victory. The office of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted congratulations to the Astros for advancing to the AL Championship Series, but the Royals rallied from four runs down to force a decisive Game 5 with a 9-6 victory.