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Johnson, Izturis help Jays top Rockies for sixth straight win
Maicer Izturis drove in the game's only runs with an RBI single and Josh Johnson pitched seven strong innings Monday as the Toronto Blue Jays pushed their win streak to six games with a 2-0 interleague victory over the Colorado Rockies. Despite pitching a gem, Johnson earned the no-decision and is still winless in eight starts for the Blue Jays.

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Vigneault to be named new head coach of Rangers
The New York Rangers will name Alain Vigneault the team's next head coach. According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, Vigneault inked a five-year, $10-million deal with the Blue Shirts. Vigneault guided the Canucks to a berth in the 2010-11 Stanley Cup Final and twice captured the Presidents' Trophy alongside six Northwest Division titles with Vancouver.
Flyers agree to terms on four-year, $21M deal with D Streit
The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $21 million deal with impending unrestricted free-agent defenceman Mark Streit. The deal includes a limited no-trade clause and is not expected to be signed until the team has enough cap space. The Flyers acquired the rights to Streit from the New York Islanders last Wednesday.
Blackhawks' Hossa day-to-day after late scratch for Game 3
The bad news started for the Chicago Blackhawks before the puck dropped and it never got any better. High-scoring Marian Hossa was a late scratch from the lineup after sustaining an upper body injury. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said Hossa was day-to-day.
Report: Red Wings, Datsyuk close to multi-year extension
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly very close to a contract extension with star forward Pavel Datsyuk. MLive.com first reported the sides are close to a new deal and TSN hockey analyst Bob McKenzie added he is hearing it will be for three years.
Scherzer picks up 10th win as Tigers defeat Orioles
Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night. Scherzer became the first pitcher to begin a season 10-0 since Roger Clemens went 11-0 for Toronto in 1997, according to STATS.
Reds hit four solo home runs in win over Pirates
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. The Reds hit four solo homers in all, extending their best start since 1995, the last time they won a playoff series.

Back home, Heat try to stop Spurs from winning 5th NBA title
The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway. Coming home from Texas with their season on the line in 2011 was one thing. They were at the end of their first year together - LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh still trying to figure it all out and clearly a long way from it.
Report: Devils' future clouded by missed interest payment
A missed interest payment could threaten the future of the Devils in New Jersey, according to a New York Post report. The Post's Josh Kosman reported Monday that April's missed payment - six months after owner Jeff Vanderbeek restructured the team's nearly $170 million worth of debt - is the latest financial pitfall to hinder the franchise.
Raptors part ways with former player, scout Williams
The Toronto Raptors have parted ways with former player and scout Alvin Williams. Williams served in a variety of roles with the Raptors since 2009, including assistant coach and director of player development. Most recently, he was performing scouting duties based out of his hometown of Philadelphia.
Your! Call: What is the reason for the Jays' recent success?
The Toronto Blue Jays, winners of five in a row and eight of their last 10 games, are currently the hottest team in Major League Baseball. While this recent surge still has them four games below .500, they have pulled to within five-and-a-half games of the second Wild Card position. The question is, what has been the biggest reason for their recent success? It's Your! Call.
Cardinals continue their reign atop MLB Power Rankings
The St. Louis Cardinals give no quarter at the top of the MLB Power Rankings, remaining in the number one spot for the fifth consecutive week. The Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox and Oakland A's round out the Top Five.
Argonauts CB Horne among 11 players released by team
Pacino Horne has gone from Grey Cup hero to being unemployed. The speedy cornerback was among 11 players released Monday by the Toronto Argonauts. Horne started the club's 35-22 CFL championship win over the Calgary Stampeders at Rogers Centre last November and delivered a key play in the victory.