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Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

Springer avoids dubious record with RBI single and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win

TORONTO — Before he even reached first George Springer had his arms in the air, celebrating. Once he was safely on base he continued to pump his arms up and down, with his Toronto Blue Jays teammates celebrated in the dugout.
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Blue Jays snap 5-game home losing streak against AL-leading Orioles with 4-1 victory

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Belt reached base three times and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a five-game home losing streak against Baltimore, beating the American League-leading Orioles 4-1 on Wednesday night.
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Boy, 14, who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton found dead

Boy, 14, who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton found dead

HAMILTON — A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Ontario Saturday has been found dead. Hamilton police say the teen went missing after a group of youth took an inflatable out on the water.
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Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

TORONTO — Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont.
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DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list

TORONTO — Paul DeJong is excited to step in as the Toronto Blue Jays new shortstop, even if he doesn't know how long he'll be playing that position.
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Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles

Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts released veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles on Wednesday. Ambles, 31, had 72 receptions for 737 yards and five TDs last season in helping Toronto win the Grey Cup.
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Spin Master sees sales, earnings decline in second quarter amid weaker order volume

Spin Master sees sales, earnings decline in second quarter amid weaker order volume

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it earned US$28 million in the second quarter, down from US$88.1 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based toy and entertainment company says revenue was US$420.7 million, down from US$506.
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Intact earnings down 79 per cent after second quarter full of severe weather events

Intact earnings down 79 per cent after second quarter full of severe weather events

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says its net income for the second quarter was $260 million, down 79 per cent from $1.2 billion last year. The insurance company says earnings per share were $1.30, down from $6.93.
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Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on 10-day IL because of tendonitis in right knee

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of patellar tendonitis in his right knee.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,218.21, down 314.72): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 95 cents, or 2.31 per cent, to $40.25 on 11.0 million shares.
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