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Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie slides safely into third after hitting an RBI triple off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi during first inning baseball action in Toronto, May 20, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Chris Young

Jays beat Rays 7-5

| Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press

Dickey threw 120 pitches, 72 for strikes, was charged with just two earned runs and did not give up a hit after the fourth inning.

Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie slides safely into third after hitting an RBI triple off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi during first inning baseball action in Toronto, May 20, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Chris Young

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Jays beat Rays 7-5

| Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press

Dickey threw 120 pitches, 72 for strikes, was charged with just two earned runs and did not give up a hit after the fourth inning.

In the Zone: Gose point blank

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Jays recall outfielder Gose from Buffalo

| Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press

Manager John Gibbons said he didn't know if Gose was a short- or long-term addition.

Toronto Raptors' General Manager Bryan Colangelo Monday April 18, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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Raptors to keep GM Colangelo in corporate role: report

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Over the weekend, reports surfaced the Raptors are targeting Denver Nuggets general manager (who previously worked for the organization) Masai Ujiri to run the basketball operations. (1)

Canadian sports legend Paul Henderson. Michael Talbot/CITYNEWS.

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Paul Henderson, Danielle Goyette enter IIHF Hall of Fame

| Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press

It's been non-stop recognition in 2013 for Henderson and his heroics for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.

Tarp covers the field as a game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays is postponed due to rain at Yankee Stadium on May 19, 2013. GETTY IMAGES/Jim McIsaac.

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Blue Jays games against Yankees postponed due to rain

| The Associated Press

No makeup date was set for the AL East rivals, who are not scheduled to meet again in the Bronx until August. (1)

San Jose Sharks left wing Raffi Torres (13) celebrates his game winning goal over the Vancouver Canucks with Joe Thornton (19) and Brent Burns (88) in game two of NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey in Vancouver on May, 3, 2013. San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of the Western Conference semifinal series against Los Angeles on Thursday for a hit to Kings forward Jarret Stoll's head. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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Couture’s overtime goal gives Sharks win over Kings

| The Associated Press

The Sharks survived a scoreless second period in which they played with a short bench for much of it.

Toronto FC's Robert Earnshaw, left, battles for the ball with Columbus Crew's Josh Williams during first half MLS action in Toronto, May 18, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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Columbus Crew beats Toronto FC 1-0 at BMO Field

| Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press

Toronto had its chances early but looked wooden in front of goal.

New York Yankees' Austin Romine (53) greets Robinson Cano at home plate after Cano hit a two-run home run off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow that scored Romine in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, May 18, 2013 in New York. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Kathy Kmonicek

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Yankees beat Blue Jays 7-2

| Howie Rumberg, The Associated Press

Toronto has lost 23 of its last 28 games at Yankee Stadium.

Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham from England, is thrown in the air by his teammate at the end of their French League One soccer match against Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, May 18, 2013. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Thibault Camus

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Beckham captains Paris Saint-Germain in final home game

| Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press

The 38-year-old former England captain announced on Thursday that he is retiring.

Masai Ujiri speaks to the media after being named 2012-2013 NBA Executive of the Year on May 9, 2013 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. GETTY IMAGES/NBAE/Garrett W. Ellwood.

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Toronto Raptors targeting Nuggets GM Ujiri: report

| Sportsnet Staff

MLSE has until Monday to pick up the option on Colangelo’s contract.

Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates to the bench after his hat trick goal against the Ottawa Senators at Consol Energy Center on May 17, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  GETTY IMAGES/NHLI/Joe Sargent.

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Crosby’s hat trick helps Pens take down Sens

| The Canadian Press

Sidney Crosby scored three goals in the opening 21 minutes 15 seconds for his second career playoff hat trick.

New York Yankees' David Adams, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by Jayson Nix as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia waits for the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game, May 17, 2013. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Bill Kostroun

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Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-0

| Howie Rumberg, The Associated Press

The AL East-leading Yankees defeated last-place Toronto for the fifth straight time this season.

Doneil Henry in action at BMO Field. TORONTO FC.

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Toronto FC boosts roster ahead of league clash with the Columbus Crew

| Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press

Toronto has added Scottish defender Steven Caldwell, American midfielder Bobby Convey and New Zealand forward Jeremy Brockie.

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (right) pedals during the Giro d'Italia Tour of Italy cycling race on May 26, 2012.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Daniele Badolato

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Defending champion Hesjedal withdraws from Giro

| The Associated Press

Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins also withdrew on the advice of the team physician due to "a worsening chest infection."

Brad Marchand celebrates his game-winning, overtime goal against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 16, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. GETTY IMAGES/THE BOSTON GLOBE/John Tlumacki.

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Marchand lifts Bruins past Rangers in overtime

| The Associated Press

It was his first goal of the post-season, and Boston’s third straight win in overtime.

Trevor Lewis celebrates a goal against the San Jose Sharks in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. GETTY IMAGES/NHLI/Evan Gole.

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Kings stun Sharks with power-play goals in final minutes

| The Associated Press

The defending Stanley Cup champions won their 12th straight home game since March and their sixth straight post-season game.

Buffalo Bills new general manager Doug Whaley speaks to the media during his introductory NFL football news conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Thursday, May 16, 2013.  (AP Photo/The Buffalo News, Mark Mulville) TV OUT; MAGS OUT; SALAMANCA PRESS OUT; TONAWANDA NEWS OUT

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Buffalo Bills promote Doug Whaley to take over as GM

| John Wawrow, The Associated Press

The much-anticipated decision to elevate Whaley from his position as assistant GM was announced Thursday, three days after Buddy Nix stepped down as GM.

San Jose Sharks left wing Raffi Torres (13) celebrates his game winning goal over the Vancouver Canucks with Joe Thornton (19) and Brent Burns (88) in game two of NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey in Vancouver on May, 3, 2013. San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of the Western Conference semifinal series against Los Angeles on Thursday for a hit to Kings forward Jarret Stoll's head. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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Sharks’ Raffi Torres suspended for rest of series against Kings for hit to head

| Greg Beacham, The Associated Press

The NHL announced the suspension a few hours before the Kings hosted the Sharks in Game 2.

Team Canada goalie Mike Smith watches the puck go in the net during a penalty shootout during 2013 Ice Hockey IIHF World Championships quarterfinal between Canada and Sweden in Stockholm, Thursday, May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

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Canada loses 3-2 in a shootout to Sweden at world championship quarter-finals

| Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press

Fredrik Pettersson scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout as Sweden moved on to a semifinal meeting with archrival Finland.

Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle

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Leafs need to put epic loss behind them to prepare for next season

| The Canadian Press

Head coach Randy Carlyle addressed the media three days after the 5-4 loss that jettisoned the team from the playoffs. Video (3)