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Dellin Betances forced in the go-ahead run with four walks in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-6 Wednesday after wasting a five-run lead.

Canada rebounded Wednesday in World League volleyball, defeating Russia in straight sets to advance to the Final Six semifinals in Brazil. The Canadian men's indoor squad prevailed 25-23, 29-27, 25-17 after dropping a four-set match to the hosts on Tuesday.

Andy Murray's hip looks just fine. The defending champion advanced to the third round at Wimbledon by beating Dustin Brown of Germany 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Meanwhile, Venus Williams has come back to win and reach the third round after dropping the opening set against Wang Qiang.

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona remains hospitalized and will miss his second straight game.

A player for the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team was pulled from Lake Tahoe in critical condition. Matheus Silva was swimming on the Fourth of July when he had to be rescued. He was resuscitated and taken to a nearby hospital.

Pole vaulter Shawn Barber will try to build off an encouraging performance in Paris last weekend at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland (CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) before competing at the Canadian track and field championships on Sunday.

Pole vaulter Shawn Barber will try to build off an encouraging performance in Paris last weekend at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland (CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) before competing at the Canadian track and field championships on Sunday.

Watch action from the World Rowing Cup event in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Sunday at 4:20 a.m. ET.

Watch live as the Toronto Wolfpack host the All Golds in Kingstone Press League 1 action on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Watch championship show jumping action from Spruce Meadows as some of the world's best equestrian athletes compete in the Sun Life Derby on Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET

Watch championship show jumping action from Spruce Meadows as some of the world's best equestrian athletes compete in the ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. ET

Watch live action Saturday at 3 p.m. ET as as the Canadian women's volleyball team takes on Poland in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.

Watch live action as as the Canadian women's volleyball team looks to follow up a win over Argentina when they take on Poland in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.

Watch live action on Friday at 8 p.m. ET as the Canadian women's volleyball team begins their FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix season against Argentina.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede wild-card live on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Showdown Sunday at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo live at 3:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. MT and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 8 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo live at 3:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. MT and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 5 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 4 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 3 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 2 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch Day 1 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo live now and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby live on Friday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby live on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby live on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby and wrap-up of Day 3 live on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby and wrap-up of Day 2 live on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby live on Friday, July 7 at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede Parade live on Friday, July 7 at 11 a.m. ET/ 9 a.m MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede wrap-up of Day 8 live on Friday at 11 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede wrap-up of Day 7 live on Thursday at 11 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede wrap-up of Day 4 live on Monday at 11 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede. Watch the Calgary Stampede live on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. MT, and join the social media conversation in our live blog.

Watch live track and field action beginning on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET as the Diamond League stops in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The Edmonton Oilers made Connor McDavid the highest paid player in the NHL Wednesday with a $100-million deal.

Sprinter Crystal Emmanuel, who at 25 is threatening the Canadian women's 200-metre record held by Marita Payne since 1983, will attempt to repeat as champion in the 100 and 200 at this week's national track and field championships in Ottawa.

Sprinter Crystal Emmanuel, who at 25 is threatening the Canadian women's 200-metre record held by Marita Payne since 1983, will attempt to repeat as champion in the 100 and 200 at this week's national track and field championships in Ottawa.

Danilo Djuricic scored 22 points and Canada advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup with an 87-65 win over Angola on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi will play out the best remaining years of his trophy-rich career at Barcelona. The Spanish club said Wednesday that Messi had agreed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club through the 2020-21 season.

A person with knowledge of the details says forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to a three-year, $16.4 million US deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chris Bosh's time with the Miami Heat is officially over. Weeks after the sides came to a final agreement on how to part ways and more than a year since his last NBA appearance because of blood-clot issues, Bosh was waived by the Heat on Tuesday.

Gordon Hayward has chosen to sign with the Boston Celtics and reunite with coach Brad Stevens.

Wearing his new Toronto Blue Jays jersey, Miguel Montero wanted to put his petulant parting from the Chicago Cubs behind him.

Randy Ambrosie has been officially hired as the next commissioner of the CFL, a league source has confirmed to The Canadian Press.

Randy Ambrosie has been officially hired as the next commissioner of the CFL, a league source has confirmed to The Canadian Press.