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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have officially signed right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia to a two-year, US$15-million contract. The Blue Jays announced the deal Friday, two days after multiple media outlets reported the agreement.

TORONTO — The Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts signed American running back Kevin Brown on Friday. The five-foot-nine, 205-pound Brown rushed for 522 yards on 101 carries in 12 games last season with the Edmonton Elks.

MONTREAL — Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has signed with a company owned by boxing promoter and influencer Jake Paul ahead of her professional debut.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin on Friday.

HALIFAX — Pickleball courts in a Halifax suburb are in danger of being shut down by the city after drawing complaints from residents who describe the noise levels as “excessive.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters, a person familiar with the situation said.

BUDAPEST — Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated swimmer at the world championships after winning a short-course bronze medal on Friday. Masse touched the wall in 25.78 seconds to finish third in the women's 50-metre backstroke.

VANCOUVER — The owners of the Vancouver Whitecaps are putting the Major League Soccer team up for sale.

NEW YORK — The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for a second case of diving/embellishment on Friday. The league said it gave Norris a warning after he embellished during a game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 7.