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Burnett wins 16th as Jays down Yankees

Toronto Star — A.J. Burnett's days in Toronto may be numbered, but the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is doing his best to keep his team on the fringes of the playoff race.
Toronto Blue Jays4 hours ago

Jays get a gift from Yanks

Toronto Star — Twice last night, Yankees centre fielder Johnny Damon had balls clank off his glove.
Toronto Blue Jays4 hours ago

Attention deficit disorder throws Blue Jay a curve

Toronto Star — The demons can pile up on David Purcey quickly. The big rookie left-hander works hard to keep the effects of attention deficit disorder at bay. He spends the days of his starts working to keep his focus. Video games like Nintendo's Brain Age, designed to heighten alertness, help during the afternoon.
Toronto Blue Jays20 hours ago

Red-hot Jays burn hole in Bosox

Toronto Star — Blowout doesn't quite cover it. It was more like a typhoon whipping through Fenway Park. The Jays jumped on the Red Sox early and often yesterday afternoon in a 15-4 demolition.
Toronto Blue Jays2 days ago

Blue Jays pound Beckett, Red Sox

Toronto Star — Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and matched a club record with four doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays knocked Boston ace Josh Beckett out after 2 1/3 innings in a 15-4 victory over Red Sox on Sunday.
Toronto Blue Jays2 days ago

Baseball notes

Toronto Star — As he looks forward to the 2009 season, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston seems resigned to playing it without A.J. Burnett.
Toronto Blue Jays3 days ago

Jays' Halladay stops Red Sox

Toronto Star — The Red Sox were on a hitting tear until Roy Halladay came to town.
Toronto Blue Jays3 days ago

Burnett's future with the Jays still up in the air

Toronto Star — As he looks forward to the 2009 season, Jays manager Cito Gaston seems resigned to playing it without A.J. Burnett.
Toronto Blue Jays3 days ago

Raptors' Chris Bosh emerging as a leader for the U.S. team

Toronto Star — These are the Olympics of discovery for Chris Bosh.He has seen the Great Wall and been impressed by its scope and its history; he has met swimmers and track stars and shared stories with the other great athletes at the Olympics. He's learned a thing or two about himself and basketball, too.
Toronto Raptors4 days ago

Tigers lay a beating on Jays bullpen

Toronto Star — It was a postcard-perfect day for afternoon baseball in Motown. Twenty-seven degrees and sunny. A full house.
Toronto Blue Jays5 days ago

MMA Live Episode 14

ESPN Video — MMA Live Episode 14 breaks down UFC 87: Seek and Destroy with in-depth analysis from Kenny Florian, Franklin McNeil and Frank Mir
Toronto FC5 days ago

Blue Jays victory comes at a price

Toronto Star — Wells' grand slam all the offence that's needed but Downs suffers 'scary' ankle injury
Toronto Blue Jays6 days ago

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