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Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired head coach Vanni Sartini. Vancouver finished eighth in the Western Conference this season after posting a 13-13-8 record in MLS play. The Whitecaps then ...

Nov 25, 2024

Canadiens recall Joshua Roy from Laval, Patrik Laine skates in regular jersey

BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Joshua Roy from the American Hockey League, while winger Patrik Laine skated in a regular jersey at practice Monday. Roy was expected to crack ...

Nov 25, 2024

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition...

Nov 25, 2024

American defender Croix Soto looks to help build new Canadian league with AFC Toronto

TORONTO - After NWSL stops in North Carolina, Kansas City and Houston, defender Croix Soto is looking to help build something in Toronto. The 23-year-old defender from Pasadena, Calif, is AFC Toronto'...

Nov 25, 2024

Court hearing legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

LONDON, Ont. - A London, Ont., judge is set to hear legal arguments today in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod...

Nov 25, 2024

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the streaking Philadelphia Eagles' seventh cons...

Nov 24, 2024

Marner leads the Maple Leafs on a special night for the Nylander brothers

TORONTO - On a night where William and Alex Nylander entered the Maple Leaf record book, it was business as usual for Mitch Marner. Marner scored twice in a second-period surge as Toronto defeated the...

Nov 24, 2024

Mitchell's 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

CLEVELAND (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday nig...

Nov 24, 2024

Marner scores twice as Maple Leafs win first-ever meeting with Utah Hockey Club

TORONTO - Mitch Marner scored twice in a second-period surge as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 Sunday to extend their winning streak to four. The victory, in the lone NHL ga...

Nov 24, 2024

Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) - Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is "designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can." Standi...

Nov 24, 2024