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Former Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia says he used to be his own worst enemy

TORONTO - A reflective J.P. Arencibia says he has been his own worst enemy in the past.

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TORONTO - The Blue Jays have optioned right-hander Chad Jenkins to triple-A Buffalo to clear a roster spot for lefty Brad Mills.
 
 
 

 
 
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired seven-time All-Star Mark Recchi as the franchise's player development coach.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Baby, no: Minor-league baseball team to host destruction of Bieber, Cyrus CDs

TORONTO - A minor-league baseball team in South Carolina is hosting a mass destruction of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus music and merchandise.


 
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Bud Selig's Montreal comments welcomed by those pushing for MLB's return

MONTREAL - A former Expos standout who is spearheading an attempt to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal believes comments by Bud Selig mean the city is firmly on the sport's radar.


 
In a photo provided by the New York City Fire Department, firefighter Danae Mines autographs a copy of the 2015 Calendar of Heroes, which features her as Miss March, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in New York's Times Square. Mines, of Engine Co. 6 in the South Bronx, is an 11-year veteran, one of only 41 female firefighters in the department, and the first female firefighter to appear in the famed charity calendar of hard bodies. (AP Photo/FDNY)

NY firefighters Calendar of Heroes features its first female firefighter as Miss March 2015

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Fire Department of New York's famous calendar has a new look.


 
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig speaks during a news conference at baseball's All-Star game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. Major League Baseball has appointed former major league outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig can see Montreal bid to return to major leagues

MINNEAPOLIS - Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig can envision Montreal making a bid to return to the major leagues.


 
National League's Jonathan Lucroy, of the Milwaukee Brewers, hits an RBI double during the second inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

NL loses All-Star game - and World Series advantage with it

MINNEAPOLIS - Clayton Kershaw did his part with a perfect inning. Jonathan Lucroy pitched in two RBI doubles. Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the seventh.


 
American League shortstop Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, steps to the plate during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Fond All-Star farewell for Jeter, American League gets boost from Trout to beat Nationals 5-3

MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.


 
Shortstop Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, waves to the crowd during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

All-Star farewell: Now batting, for the Yankees, the shortstop, No. 2, Derek Jeter, No. 2

MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Jeter was a huge hit from the very start in his final All-Star game.


 

Selig: MLB didn't know Alex Rodriguez had exemption to use testosterone booster

MINNEAPOLIS - Bud Selig maintains Major League Baseball had no idea Alex Rodriguez received a medical exemption from the sport's drug administrator to use a testosterone-boosting substance in 2007.


 
FILE - This theater image released by O&M Co. shows Josh Hamilton, left, and Jenna Fischer in a scene from Neil LaBute’s play, "Reasons to Be Happy" in New York. Hamilton will play Maggie Gyllenhaal’s unhappy husband in the upcoming Broadway revival of "The Real Thing." The Roundabout Theatre Company said Tuesday, July 15, 2014, that Hamilton will join the cast that also includes Ewan McGregor and Cynthia Nixon. Previews begin Oct. 2 and it will open officially on Oct. 30 at the American Airline

Josh Hamilton joins cast of Broadway's 'The Real Thing' with Ewan McGregor and Cynthia Nixon

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Josh Hamilton will play Maggie Gyllenhaal's (JIHL'-ihn-hahlz) unhappy husband in the upcoming Broadway revival of "The Real Thing."


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Vanstone: The continuing tale of the tailbacks

Hugh Charles did not perform his patented backflip during a truncated tenure with the 2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders. But there was a back flip-flop.

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