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When Canada's Joey Votto heard that he had narrowly lost out on the National League MVP award, the Cincinnati Reds star was more shocked than disappointed. Not shocked at losing. Shocked at how close the vote was.

TORONTO — The CFL said Thursday it has had talks with a group looking to secure an expansion franchise for Halifax.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Burglars hit tennis star Venus Williams' Florida home, stealing $400,000 worth of goods while she was at the U.S. Open, police said Thursday. The burglary happened between Sept.

A return to the Grey Cup — not redemption — is fuelling receiver Chad Owens. He will suit up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders when they visit Toronto in the East Division final this weekend.

TORONTO — CONCACAF has approved a "League of Nations" format for play within the 41-country confederation that covers North and Central America and the Caribbean.

TORONTO — After its failed appeal of Jozy Altidore's red card, Toronto FC is waiting for the other shoe to drop. Major League Soccer confirmed Thursday that its disciplinary committee is reviewing the halftime tunnel melee Nov.

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Transgender high school athletes in New Jersey no longer need documentation to support their gender identity.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged three suspended UCLA basketball players on Thursday to thank China's president for their freedom after they shoplifted in China.

TORONTO — Derek Drouin was back home in Toronto nursing an Achilles injury when the high jump event played out at the world championships last summer in London.

MONTREAL — The National Hockey League's general managers are set to meet at the site where the league was founded 100 years ago and commissioner Gary Bettman will also be in town as the league celebrates its centennial this weekend.