David Itskowitch, who helped launch the boxing division of Jay Zs Roc Nation Sports almost two years ago, resigned as the companys chief operating officer on Thursday.Itskowitch was the first person hired by the fledgling promoter when it got into the boxing business in August 2014. Under his watch, Roc Nation Sports has put on a handful of cards, signed two of boxings biggest names in undefeated former super middleweight world champion Andre Ward and former four-division world titleholder Miguel Cotto, and promoted the second-biggest pay-per-view card of 2015, Cottos middleweight world title loss to Canelo Alvarez in November. That fight, which Roc Nation Sports co-promoted with Golden Boy Promotions, generated about 900,000 buys. Only the record-breaking Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao spectacle did more business.Itskowitch did not give a reason for his resignation but said the parting was amicable.Im appreciative of the opportunity that Roc Nation Sports gave me to build their boxing division, Itskowitch told ESPN.com. I value the relationships that I formed while I was with the company, and I am extremely proud of all that we accomplished in two years. Im looking forward to new challenges in my career.Itskowitch, 41, said he was unsure if he would remain involved in the boxing business; it is the business he has been in for most of his adult life.From 1996 to 2000, Itskowitch, of New York, worked at HBO as the right-hand man for then-senior vice president Lou DiBella, who was responsible for programming the networks fights. When DiBella left HBO to found his own promotional company, Itskowitch went with him, working for DiBella Entertainment from 2000 to 2006.Itskowitch then joined Golden Boy Promotions as its COO, working for Oscar De La Hoyas company from 2007 until resigning in 2013 to take a break from the sport.Roc Nation Sports plans to fill the COO position but probably not until after Wards fight against Alexander Brand on Aug. 6. Roc Nation is thankful for the efforts and contributions Dave Itskowitch made to Roc Nation Sports, but at this time, we have decided to part ways, Michael Yormark told ESPN.com. He is the president and chief of branding and strategy for parent company Roc Nation. We wish him the best of luck in the future. NMD R1 Canada Mens . LOUIS -- Heading into the final stretch of the season, the issues for the Chicago Bears banged-up defence only seem to be getting worse. NMD Canada Online . 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TORONTO -- Solid starting pitching has helped the Blue Jays stop a September swoon, and Francisco Liriano became the latest to provide an impressive performance.Liriano and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, Troy Tulowitzki had four RBI and the Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 9-0 to maintain a one-game lead in the AL wild card standings.Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer and Edwin Encarnacion got his 124th RBI, tied with Bostons David Ortiz for the AL lead, as the Blue Jays won their sixth straight home game over New York.Toronto has won five of eight after going 3-9 to start September. Their starters have allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of the past eight games.Liriano gave up three hits, walked two and struck out six in earning his second win with Toronto.Liriano was was really, really good, manager John Gibbons said. Hes got one of the better arms in baseball.Liriano (8-13) escaped a bases-loaded jam by striking out Chase Headley to end a 27-pitch first inning, then left runners at the corners after the first two batters reached in the third. That was the start of a stretch that saw the left-hander retire nine straight.Hes got good velocity, hes got movement to it, and hes got deception, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said of Liriano. We just werent able to put much together.Liriano said reuniting with former Pittsburgh catcher Russell Martin has been a plus since he joined Toronto in an Aug. 1 trade.Were always on the same page, we have great communication, Liriano said through a translator. He knows how to mix the pitches and hes helped me a lot.Gary Sanchez had two hits for the Yankees, who were shut out for the second straight night and the fifth time this month. 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Brett Cecil worked the eighth and Danny Barnes finished.Tulowitzki opened the scoring with a two-out, bases-loaded single off Bryan Mitchell (1-2) in the first and Encarnacion made it 3-0 with a bases-loaded walk in the second.Mitchel allowed three runs -- one earned -- and six hits in six innings.Jose Bautista hit a two-run double off Blake Parker in the seventh and Tulowitzki added a second two-run single.Donaldson homered off Ben Heller in the eighth, his 36th.YANKEE KILLERTulowitzki has a nine-game hitting streak against New York.BLANKEDThe last time New York didnt score in consecutive games was Aug. 15 and 16, 2015, against Toronto.TRAINERS ROOMYankees: 2B Starlin Castro (right hamstring) hit in the cage before the game and plans to run on the field Saturday. Manager Joe Girardi said he does not expect Castro to return during the series against Toronto.UP NEXTNew York LHP CC Sabathia (8-12, 4.19) faces RHP Marcus Stroman (9-9, 4.50) Saturday. 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