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[View Web Version]( [Star Logo] Sports Headlines Bruce Arthur: Going soft on Russia cripples fight for clean sport It isn’t done yet, but the path to full reconciliation in the wake of the Russian doping scandal has been paved. And if WADA’s compromise is accepted, the last bulwark for this test of clean sport has fallen — with aftershocks to come worldwide, Bruce Arthur writes. [Read More [arrow]]( [Feature Seperator] Nazem Kadri goes back to where it all began as Leafs face Senators in exhibition opener Now a star NHLer, Leaf winger eager to revisit small-town rink in Lucan, Ont. where he played as a kid. [Read More [arrow]]( Advertisement [Advertisement]( [Feature Seperator] Richard Griffin: Shapiro’s Blue Jays rebuild starts with deep farm and strong stomach A sustainable farm system, much deeper than Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, will be the cue for contending. President Mark Shapiro sees that taking shape quickly, and the current Milwaukee Brewers might offer a sneak preview of what Jays fans can expect in the near future, Richard Griffin writes. [Read More [arrow]]( [Feature Seperator] Richard Griffin: Borucki and three homers spark Blue Jays past lowly Orioles Rookie Ryan Borucki goes eight shutout innings at Camden Yards. Kevin Pillar homers and boost average vs. Baltimore to .417. [Read More [arrow]]( [Feature Seperator] Makeshift Canadian lineup thumps Chile in FIBA World Cup qualifying Joel Anthony and Brady Heslip spark offence with Canadian NBAers unavailable before training camp. Canada improves to 7-1, tied with Venezuela for top spot. [Read More [arrow]]( [Feature Seperator] Damien Cox: Leafs’ philosophy for success — invest in forwards and not defence There’s a new belief among teams that speed and mobility, plus the ability to quickly exit the defensive zone, are the elements most valued when it comes to NHL defencemen. If you can’t do that well, you can’t play for the Leafs, Damien Cox writes. [Read More [arrow]]( [✉ Like this? Click to sign up for more newsletters]( [The Star] [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000. If you no longer wish to receive Sports Headlines emails, please [click here to unsubscribe](. To see our Privacy Policy, [click here](.