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Shawn Dheensaw makes no bones about it. The Claremont Spartans senior girls head coach has one goal in mind for this basketball season. “Our expectation is to get off the Island,” Dheensaw said of qualifying for the provincial triple-A championship.

General manager — check. Field manager and coach — done and done. Team name — complete.

SAN FRANCISCO - Right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla completed a $15 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The deal includes a club/vesting option for the 2016 season.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane hopes he got another significant addition from the international market. The A's finalized a $6.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ron Hainsey is getting antsy. Not only is he anxious to get back to the bargaining table with the NHL, he really wants to be on the ice with his teammates.

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox moved forward with their strategy of giving free agents short-term contracts by reaching a $9.5 million, one-year agreement with shortstop Stephen Drew.

TORONTO - After contemplating Alistair Overeem and beating Frank Mir, UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos sees a rematch with Cain Velasquez as a chance to face off with a fighter he respects.

CLEVELAND - The Indians called upon a proven recruiter to land free agent outfielder Nick Swisher.

There was victory and heartache as Canadian athletes made headlines around the world in 2012. From no NHL hockey to just one Olympic gold medal, here is our take on the top-10 sports stories of 2012: No.

TORONTO - It's quirky, unpredictable and been described in baseball circles as an oddity and "pitch of last resort." But the Toronto Blue Jays are banking heavily on R.A. Dickey's dancing knuckleball leading them back to the baseball playoffs.