Blue Jays fans brought the heat, signs to Baltimore

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The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East division Wednesday night and the fans showed up to support. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1QM7dw4

Ryan Goins 1st Blue Jays shortstop with 5-hit game

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Ryan Goins, a defensive specialist who struggled mightily at the plate in parts of two seasons with the Blue Jays entering the 2015 campaign, became the first shortstop in Blue Jays history to

Blue Jays' road to 1st AL pennant since 1993

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The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their first American League East title since 1993, securing a spot in the best-of-five divisional series with a 15-2 thrashing of the Orioles in Baltimore on Wednesday.

Blue Jays win for the fans

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After two decades the AL-East Division title belongs to the Toronto Blue Jays. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1LQCRJy

Blue Jays clobber Orioles to clinch AL East

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The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East division for the first time since 1993 with a 15-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in the front end of a

Scrabble research could lead to advances in brain rehabilitation

  Yassine Sadri   11:51    0 Comments
University of Calgary researchers say years of playing Scrabble can cause people to use a different part of their brain to recognize words, and that could change how clinicians deal with traumatic brain

'Let them lick the floor': Researchers say cleaning too much affects kids' asthma risk

  Yassine Sadri   11:16    0 Comments
​Children gain protection against asthma if exposed to four types of gut bacteria by the age of three months, as their immune system is being established, a team of researchers from British Columbia

Blue Jays get double shot to wrap up AL East

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The Blue Jays moved a step closer to clinching the AL East title by doing nothing Tuesday, except watching the New York Yankees lose as Toronto's game in Baltimore against the Orioles was

Ontario parents expecting to hear IVF funding announcement will have to wait

  Yassine Sadri   06:34    0 Comments
Would-be parents waiting to learn more about the Ontario government's funding of in-vitro fertilization treatments will have to wait a little longer. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1FDZ2l6

Early, comprehensive use of HIV antiretrovirals recommended by WHO

  Yassine Sadri   01:39    0 Comments
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that all people with the HIV virus should be given antiretroviral drugs as soon as possible after diagnosis, meaning 37 million people worldwide should be on

Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 3rd straight NL West title

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Clayton Kershaw pitched the big-money Dodgers to their third straight National League West title, tossing a 1-hitter as Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Tuesday night. from CBC | MLB

Dwyane Wade shows off lip-syncing skills

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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade put on sunglasses, turned his hat backwards, picked up a mic and proceeded to lip-sync Montell Jordan's classic hit "This Is How We Do It" at the team's

Yankees lose, reducing Blue Jays' magic number to 1

  Yassine Sadri   19:46    0 Comments
The Boston Red Sox defeated the hometown New York Yankees 10-4 on Tuesday night, trimming the Blue Jays' magic number to win the AL East to one game. Toronto was rained out in

Rain, rain, go away, Jays wanted to clinch 1st today

  Yassine Sadri   17:44    0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays are just two games away from clinching first place in the American East League but due to rain delays in Baltimore, fans will have to wait until tomorrow to

Yankees great Berra remembered by family, sports royalty

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A gold catcher's mitt was placed on top of his remains. But on a day filled with stories from a lifetime in baseball, beloved New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra was remembered Tuesday

Bad luck continues for Bulls guard Derrick Rose

  Yassine Sadri   17:44    0 Comments
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose will have surgery on his left eye after being elbowed in the face. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1VlWHSS

Blue Jays washed out in Baltimore; doubleheader on Wednesday

  Yassine Sadri   16:42    0 Comments
Tuesday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and hometown Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain. The game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Wednesday, starting at

Majority of Canadians support softer marijuana laws: Vote Compass

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The majority of Canadians are in favour of either decriminalizing or legalizing recreational marijuana use, according to the latest findings of Vote Compass. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1iZF2iY

Don Cherry defends Jonathan Papelbon in fight with Bryce Harper

  Yassine Sadri   12:38    0 Comments
Don Cherry has never been one to keep his opinions to himself, and he continued his summer of baseball analysis with a take on the Harper-Papelbon dispute. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1VlBgkM

Blue Jays can clinch AL East title with repeat scenario

  Yassine Sadri   09:59    0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jay are on the verge of clinching their first AL East title in 22 years, and it could happen tonight. A win in Baltimore, combined with a New York Yankees' loss

6 tips to prevent child head injuries from falling TV sets

  Yassine Sadri   08:45    0 Comments
Falling TVs can cause more severe neck and head injuries among young children, especially toddlers, says a Canadian neurosurgeon who offers tips to prevent harm. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1KPUTqY

More Canadians are 65 and over than under age 14, StatsCan says

  Yassine Sadri   07:45    0 Comments
For the first time ever, there are now more people in Canada age 65 and over than there are under age 14, according to Statistics Canada. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1GeHpDo

Valeant's drug price hikes slammed by U.S. House Democrats

  Yassine Sadri   06:59    0 Comments
Valeant Pharmaceuticals shares plunged Monday on news that the Canadian company is in the crosshairs of U.S. legislators as a result of steep price hikes on two heart drugs its sells. from CBC

Those who care for ailing parents face social isolation

  Yassine Sadri   06:29    0 Comments
Some unpaid caregivers are speaking up about the way they’ve been treated by their family and friends. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1KHC6QO

Labrador TB outbreak began months before public disclosure in wake of media questions

  Yassine Sadri   05:59    0 Comments
Health officials are defending when they decided to release information about an outbreak of tuberculosis in Nain, N.L., after a CBC News investigation found that months passed before they publicly acknowledged the scope

CBC's Ebola coverage in Liberia wins International Emmy Award

  Yassine Sadri   04:29    0 Comments
CBC's extensive news coverage of the Ebola crisis has won an International Emmy Award. The award-winning team consisted of senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, producer Stephanie Jenzer, and videographer Jean-François Bisson. from CBC |

Preemie mortality cut in half by blocking light from IVs, review finds

  Yassine Sadri   02:15    0 Comments
Preemies’ survival rates improve when the light is blocked from reaching the IV nutritional mixture they need, a Canadian review finds. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1MD3S1t

Tinder, Grindr lash back at being named in STD awareness campaign

  Yassine Sadri   01:44    0 Comments
An AIDS health care group is defending an ad campaign in Los Angeles that links popular dating apps with the spread of sexual transmitted diseases. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1KNniNq

Cardinals' Piscotty injured in collision with teammate

  Yassine Sadri   19:47    0 Comments
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Stephen Piscotty was carted off the field Monday night following a violent collision with teammate Peter Bourjos. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1YLbTbk

Blue Jays rough up Orioles 'pen for 5th straight win

  Yassine Sadri   19:11    0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to clinching the American League East title Monday night, getting a homer from Edwin Encarnacion and scoring a ninth-inning run to secure a 4-3 comeback victory over

Tulowitzki eyeing return for Blue Jays' playoff run

  Yassine Sadri   16:55    0 Comments
Toronto shortstop Troy Tulowitzki tested his injured shoulder by taking batting practice Monday and expects to return in time for the post-season. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1P2z50B

Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman campaigns to get David Price signed long-term

  Yassine Sadri   15:16    0 Comments
Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman is starting an unofficial campaign to get a long-term contract for star pitcher and recent Jays addition David Price. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1Rcineh

Lowry's transformation on display at Raptors media day

  Yassine Sadri   15:01    0 Comments
The Toronto Raptors' traditional season-opening media day had an air of newness. But nothing was as remarkable as the new and improved Kyle Lowry, who had teammates and media alike marvelling at his

Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar gets AL weekly honour

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Toronto Blue Jays out-fielder Kevin Pillar was named American League player of the week Monday after batting .524 with two homers and six RBIs over six games last week. from CBC | MLB

Jerry Dipoto named Mariners' general manager

  Yassine Sadri   14:29    0 Comments
The Seattle Mariners have found their new general manager, announcing Monday that they have hired former Angels GM Jerry Dipoto. He replaces Jack Zduriencik, who was fired in late August. from CBC |

Nats suspend closer Papelbon for fighting incident with star Harper

  Yassine Sadri   11:59    0 Comments
The Washington Nationals have suspended closer Jonathan Papelbon for four games without pay for his dugout fight with star slugger Bryce Harper, which will end the pitcher's season. from CBC | MLB News

Pharmacare, Sweden-style

  Yassine Sadri   11:00    0 Comments
Prescriptions that cost a fortune in Canada are offered free of charge in Sweden, or almost. I visited Stockholm to see the system for myself. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1FDz3dr

Age of Anxiety: CBC Vancouver event takes honest look at worrisome youth

  Yassine Sadri   10:44    0 Comments
Oct. 3 event will feature a former NCAA basketball player, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, and a B.C. businessman sharing their personal stories of anxiety. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1YK38ym

Blue Jays zero in on season-long division title goal

  Yassine Sadri   09:12    0 Comments
The lead is 4. The magic number is 4, with seven road games remaining in the regular season schedule. The top priority for the Toronto Blue Jays is wrapping up the American League

Breast reconstruction knowledge grew after Angelina Jolie's surgery

  Yassine Sadri   07:14    0 Comments
When celebrities' health problems make the news, media reports help shape public knowledge about those conditions and procedures, suggests a new study from Austria. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1iWcEhL

Raptors officially announce signing of Canadian Anthony Bennett

  Yassine Sadri   07:04    0 Comments
The Toronto Raptors have officially announced the signing of Canadian forward Anthony Bennett. The Brampton, Ont., forward reportedly signed a one-year, league-minimum deal. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1P1ovqz

4 steps to building your own home gym

  Yassine Sadri   06:30    0 Comments
Now that summer is officially over, many Canadians are likely looking to renew their gym passes — but there's another way to stay fit and flush with cash, says Jeff Woods, a long-time

Blue Jays bandwagon: 5 signs you know it's time to jump on

  Yassine Sadri   17:59    0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the post-season for the first time in 22 years and fans are celebrating. But for those of you not yet drinking the blue Kool-Aid, here's 5 signs

Nationals' Papelbon, Harper go at it in dugout

  Yassine Sadri   17:59    0 Comments
Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon and teammate Bryce Harper, a front-runner for NL MVP honours, got into a fight during a game Sunday after Papelbon questioned Harper's lack of hustle to first base

Josh Donaldson hits walk-off winner for Blue Jays

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The party continued Sunday as Josh Donaldson's walkoff solo homer gave Toronto a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the Blue Jays' regular-season home finale. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1VhuDjA

Anthony Bennett confirms signing with Raptors

  Yassine Sadri   13:42    0 Comments
Anthony Bennett on Twitter that he has signed with the Raptors, confirming a move that has been the subject of speculation for the past couple of days. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1MyRpfh

Blue Jays fever spreads across Canada

  Yassine Sadri   12:27    0 Comments
After a 22-year drought, the Toronto Blue Jays have earned themselves a spot in postseason play, provoking a serious case of Blue Jays fever and congratulations from around the world on social media.

Why a leading neuroscientist wants the brains of hockey players

  Yassine Sadri   08:15    0 Comments
Neuroscientist Dr. Charles Tator has asked the family of former NHL enforcer Todd Ewen to donate Ewen's brain so he can study it. Brent talks with Dr. Tator about his research into the

Mike Trout climbs wall for an amazing catch

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder uses the wall to suspend himself. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1LUIJgv

Blue Jays take over top spot in AL after Royals' loss

  Yassine Sadri   20:43    0 Comments
Kansas City no longer controls its own destiny for home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. The Royals, who fell 9-5 to Cleveland on Saturday night, share the AL's best record with Toronto at