Blue Jays 7, Reds 5

E_Hairston Jr. (9). DP_Cincinnati 1, Toronto 1. LOB_Cincinnati 5, Toronto 7. 2B_Bruce (9), A.Hill (10), V.Wells (18). HR_Scutaro (6), Rolen (5), Barajas (7). SB_Hairston Jr. (7), V.Wells (12), Rios 2 (13). SF_A.Rosales, Dickerson.

First baseman Votto returns to Reds for game in Toronto hometown

TORONTO — Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto grew so “totally overwhelmed” with grief and anxiety about the death of his father that he needed time off from baseball to recover.

The Great One is waiting and watching as Coyotes future is decided

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Wayne Gretzky would like to see NHL hockey in both Phoenix and Hamilton.

Brotherly love: GM Darryl Sutter hires Brent as new coach of Calgary Flames

CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames are adding another Sutter to their lineup.

Person familiar with decision: Mike Babcock will coach Team Canada at Olympics in Vancouver

DETROIT — A person familiar with the decision says Mike Babcock will coach the Canadian men’s hockey team at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

Red Bulls defender Mike Petke suspended 2 games, fined $500 for comments to officiating crew

NEW YORK — New York Red Bulls defender Mike Petke has been suspended two games and fined $500 for inappropriate comments toward an officiating crew.

Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille await call from Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille are waiting by the phone.

Michael Phelps wins 100-meter freestyle to sweep both his races at Canada Cup

MONTREAL — Michael Phelps swept both events he entered at the Canada Cup, though he gave himself a split decision on his performance in his last two races leading up to next month’s U.S. nationals.

The usual movement wasn’t there in US Open’s two-day third round

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The third round of a major championship has traditionally been known as “Moving Day.”

Eye Of The Leopard earns victory at the Queen’s Plate

TORONTO — Eye Of The Leopard took the lead in the deep stretch and went on to win the 150th running of the Queen’s Plate thoroughbred race on Sunday.

Toronto thwarts Nationals’ bid for 1st sweep; Lyle Overbay has 5 RBIs in 9-4 victory

WASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays avoided the unsavory distinction of becoming the first team to be swept by the bottom-dwelling Washington Nationals, getting five RBIs from Lyle Overbay and a solid outing by Ricky Romero in a 9-4 victory Sunday.

Blue Jays 9, Nationals 4

DP_Toronto 2, Washington 1. LOB_Toronto 8, Washington 10. 2B_V.Wells (17), Rios (19), N.Johnson (13), W.Harris (9), J.Bard (7), Willingham (7). HR_Overbay (9). S_Martis.

Mats Sundin tells paper’s Web site that he will not play in Vancouver Olympics for Sweden

STOCKHOLM — Vancouver Canucks center Mats Sundin says he will not play for defending champion Sweden at the Vancouver Olympics in February.

Jays send OF Joe Inglett to Triple-A Las Vegas, recall 2B Russ Adams, push Richmond back

WASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Joe Inglett to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled second baseman Russ Adams from the minors after Saturday night’s 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3, 12 innings

No outs when winning run scored.

DP_Toronto 3, Washington 2. LOB_Toronto 8, Washington 5. 2B_C.Guzman (14), N.Johnson (12), Dukes (13), W.Harris (8). HR_V.Wells (6), W.Harris (2). SB_W.Harris (5). CS_Dukes (7). S_Scutaro, C.Guzman. SF_Nieves.

Michael Phelps sets personal best in winning 100-meter butterfly at Canada Cup

MONTREAL — Michael Phelps is getting ready for the U.S. championships in impressive fashion.

Molson brothers reach agreement in principle to buy Gillett family’s stake in Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Molson family is poised to buy back the Montreal Canadiens.

Blue Jays recall left-hander Cecil to make Saturday night start against Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled Brett Cecil from Triple-A Las Vegas and the left-hander is scheduled to start Saturday night against the Washington Nationals.

Pascal takes WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu in 12-round decision

MONTREAL — Jean Pascal won a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu on Friday night, claiming the WBC light heavyweight title before 13,659 fans at the Bell Centre who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters.

Nationals 2, Blue Jays 1, 11 innings

One out when winning run scored.

E_C.Guzman (9), Dunn (8), A.Hernandez (6). LOB_Toronto 13, Washington 16. 2B_Rios (18), N.Johnson (11), W.Harris (7). SB_C.Patterson (2). CS_W.Harris (1).

Michael Phelps to swim in Montreal this weekend in final tuneup before US championships

MONTREAL — Michael Phelps will swim in Montreal this weekend in his final tuneup before next month’s U.S. championships in Indianapolis.

Ryan Leaf’s attorney says former NFL quarterback will face Texas burglary, drug charges Friday

DALLAS — Ryan Leaf’s attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in West Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges.

Blue Jays 8, Phillies 7

E_Feliz (4). DP_Philadelphia 2. LOB_Toronto 13, Philadelphia 9. 2B_Scutaro (20), V.Wells (16), Rolen 2 (20), Rollins (15). HR_Lind (14), R.Chavez (2), Barajas (6), Rollins (6), Werth (12), Mayberry (2), Dobbs (3). SB_Scutaro (7). CS_Rollins (5), Victorino (4). SF_Werth.

Aaron Hill’s bat backs Scott Richmond’s dominant pitching in Blue Jays’ 7-1 win over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Scott Richmond struck out a career-high 11 in eight innings, Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Wednesday night.

Blue Jays 7, Phillies 1

DP_Toronto 2, Philadelphia 1. LOB_Toronto 7, Philadelphia 6. 2B_A.Hill (9). HR_A.Hill (15), Rolen (4), Barajas (5), Werth (11). SB_V.Wells (11), Rolen (3).

Blue Jays to place ace Roy Halladay and closer Scott Downs on disabled list

PHILADELPHIA — Toronto ace Roy Halladay is headed to the disabled list.

Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested on Texas warrants as he returned to US from Canada

DALLAS — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was in custody Wednesday in Washington on drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the United States from Canada.

Blue Jays 8, Phillies 3, 10 innings

E_R.Romero (1), Howard (4). LOB_Toronto 16, Philadelphia 8. 2B_Millar (7), Barajas (13), Rollins (14). HR_Lind (13), Werth (10). SB_Rios (11), Utley (6). SF_Overbay.

Ottawa Senators president and CEO Roy Mlakar leaving job at end of June

OTTAWA — Ottawa Senators president and CEO Roy Mlakar will not return when his contract expires at the end of the month, owner Eugene Melnyk said Monday.

Ronny Paulino homers twice as Marlins complete three-game sweep, beat Blue Jays 11-3

TORONTO — Ronny Paulino hit two home runs, Josh Johnson pitched his second complete game of the season and the Florida Marlins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-3 Sunday for a sweep.

Marlins 11, Blue Jays 3

DP_Florida 1, Toronto 1. LOB_Florida 10, Toronto 6. 2B_Coghlan (5), C.Ross (18). HR_R.Paulino 2 (3), Rios (9), Millar (4). SB_Ha.Ramirez (9). SF_Ha.Ramirez, Helms.

Michael Phelps holds on to win 400-meter freestyle at meet in Santa Clara, Calif.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps is his own worst critic, even after a victory. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix.

Cronin, Dichio score in first half to lead Toronto FC in 2-1 victory over Red Bulls

TORONTO — Sam Cronin and Danny Dichio scored goals in the first half and Toronto FC held off the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night.

Blue Jays RHP Roy Halladay day-to-day with sore groin

TORONTO — Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay won’t pitch again until at least next Saturday because of a mild groin strain.

Cody Ross blasts twin homers and doubles twice as Marlins nick Blue Jays 6-5

TORONTO — Cody Ross homered and doubled twice, leading rookie Sean West and the Florida Marlins over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Saturday.