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MALA, Peru — Whitney McClintock-Rini was about three minutes in to a post-event interview when the emotion of the day really sunk in.

With two Women's World Cup titles in hand, U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis says it's time to move on.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Blue Jays closer Ken Giles, who has been the subject of trade speculation, got a cortisone shot in his right elbow Tuesday to treat what the club called mild inflammation.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Less than 15 months after hiring Paul Fenton as general manager, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold changed his mind.

ST. LOUIS — The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau sees himself as part of a bright future for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 25-year-old from Candiac, Que.

TORONTO — With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield.

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitolina, the world No.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays continue to move pieces of their roster to rebuild for the future, trading reliever David Phelps and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for minor-league pitcher Thomas Hatch.

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Wednesday at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S SQUASH TEAM Canada faces Colombia in the semifinals.