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Russell Martin hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven innings to get his first win in three starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Astros 4-2 Saturday, stopping Houston's winning streak at four.

Canadians have some catching up to do if they hope to land an Olympic medal in men's golf in Rio.

Having already clinched a spot in the Olympic quarter-finals, Canada is looking to secure second place in its group as it takes on Spain in its final preliminary game on Sunday.

Olympic officials say they will drain the larger pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center to remove the green-tinged water.

The IAAF says it has banned the only Russian in Olympic track and field from competition and that she is appealing the ruling.

Puerto Rico's Monica Puig won gold in women's singles in Rio on Saturday, while Juan Martin Del Potro will go against defending champ Andy Murray for gold on the men's side tomorrow.

Puerto Rico's Monica Puig won gold in women's singles in Rio on Saturday, while Juan Martin Del Potro will go against defending champ Andy Murray in the men's final Sunday.

Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova won the bronze medal in women's singles in Rio on Saturday, while Juan Martin Del Potro will go against defending champ Andy Murray for gold on the men's side tomorrow.

Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova won the bronze medal in women's singles tennis in Rio on Saturday, and some big names are still in contention on the men's side.

Canada, ranked 10th in the world, unbeaten so far in Brazil and has taken victories over three top-five teams in No. 2 Germany, No. 3 France and No. 5 Australia. Next up is a semifinal rematch Tuesday with Germany in Belo Horizonte.

With everything Penny Oleksiak has accomplished so far, there was only one more thing she was hoping for. After a shout-out from her favourite artist, it looks like she got it.

With everything Penny Oleksiak has accomplished so far, there was only one more thing she was hoping for. After a shout-out from her favourite artist, it looks like she got it.

Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins bronze in the women's heptathlon at the Rio Olympics.

Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins bronze in the women's heptathlon at the Rio Olympics. After struggling on the first day, the two-time world silver medallist from Humboldt, Sask. fought back with strong performances in the long jump, javelin and 800-metre events.

Brianne Theisen-Eaton sits in fifth place through five events of the women's heptathlon in Rio, after a solid long jump improved her chances of a podium finish.

Brianne Theisen-Eaton sits in fifth place through five events of the women's heptathlon in Rio, after a solid long jump improved her chances of a podium finish.

Sarah Pavan and Heather Bansley will represent Canada in the quarter-finals of the women's Olympic beach volleyball tournament following a 2-0 win (21-16, 21-11) over Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas in Saturday afternoon's all-Canadian matchup in Rio.

Canada's Andre De Grasse and world record holder Usain Bolt showed the world they're in top form by qualifying for the Olympic men's 100-metre semifinals in impressive fashion Saturday.

Canadian track cyclists Allison Beveridge, Kirsti Lay, Jasmin Glaesser, and Georgia Simmerling defeated New Zealand to win a bronze medal Saturday afternoon in women's team pursuit.

Canadian track cyclists Allison Beveridge, Kirsti Lay, Jasmin Glaesser and Georgia Simmerling will race for a bronze medal Saturday afternoon against New Zealand in women's team pursuit.

Canada's women's eight rowing team finished in fifth place in their event in Rio.

American decathlete Ashton Eaton's choice of headgear while watching Canadian heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton, his wife, compete at the Rio Olympic Games sparked a lot of mixed emotions from fans.

Russian whistleblowers Yulia and Vitaly Stepanov, who have been living in hiding after telling the world about Russia's systematic doping, have had to suddenly move locations again.

Michael Phelps and Penny Oleksiak try to make more Olympic history, Canada gets set for a historic beach volleyball match, and Andre De Grasse begins his Olympics in the men's 100-metre preliminaries.

Michael Phelps and Penny Oleksiak try to make more Olympic history, Canada gets set for historic beach volleyball match, and Andre De Grasse begins his Olympics in the men's 100-metre preliminaries.

More Canadian gold, another Phelps throwback, and a stinky pool made a busy, buzzy Friday leading into Week 2 of the Games.

Forward Simon Dawkins scored in the second half as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Friday night for their first-ever Major League Soccer victory in Vancouver.

Rosie MacLennan defended her Olympic gold in trampoline, there were women's medals in rowing and swimming, track and field got started and more as the first week of Rio 2016 comes to an end.

His pregame tribute ended by a storm, Alex Rodriguez soaked in repeated cheers during his final game in pinstripes, getting one more hit for the New York Yankees and returning to third base one last time.

His pregame tribute ended by a storm, Alex Rodriguez soaked in repeated cheers during his final game in pinstripes, getting one more hit for the New York Yankees and returning to third base one last time.

Matt Nichols threw two TD strikes to Clarence Denmark as the streaking Winnipeg Blue Bombers dismantled the Toronto Argonauts 34-17 on a hot, muggy Friday night at BMO Field.

Edwin Encarnacion hit his 300th home run and Michael Saunders hit his career-high 20th, but the Blue Jays lost for the first time in four meetings with the Astros.

When you have a moment that counts, can you boil everything down to one or two words? It's a strategy that worked for Canada's silver-medal-winning lightweight doubles team of Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee.

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won her third gold medal of Rio 2016, breaking the world record in the women's 800-metre freestyle Friday night, as fellow American Michael Phelps won his 27th Olympic medal after a three-way tie in the 100m butterfly.

Canada's Hilary Caldwell has continued an impressive run for the country's women in the pool with a bronze medal in the 200-metre backstroke on Friday, bringing the swimming medal haul to six.

Rosie MacLennan won Canada's lone gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, so it's only fitting that she helped her country exceed that total in Rio.

Canadian rugby star Jen Kish took issue with U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo’s “coward” remark after the Americans lost in stunning fashion to Sweden in the women’s soccer quarter-final.

Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the semifinals after a 1-0 victory over France. Sophie Schmidt scored for Canada after an excellent cross from Janine Beckie.

One season was enough for Tyrod Taylor to convince the Buffalo Bills he has the potential to be their franchise quarterback.

Jack Sock and Steve Johnson of the United States won bronze in men's doubles tennis, beating Canada's Vasek Pospisil and Daniel Nestor in straight sets Friday in Rio.

Lionel Messi has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentina's national team.