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Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason

CHIBA, Japan (AP) - Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they have chosen to start the process of moving...

Nov 09, 2024

Penguins end Capitals' home winning streak with 4-2 win

WASHINGTON (AP) - Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidn...

Nov 08, 2024

Los Angeles FC downs Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 to advance in MLS playoffs

LOS ANGELES - The Vancouver Whitecaps saw their season end with a 1-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC in the first round of the Major League Soccer playoffs Friday. The result gave LAFC a 2-1 edge over the '...

Nov 08, 2024

Minus the captaincy, Tavares finds new groove with Maple Leafs

TORONTO - John Tavares could have pouted or voiced his displeasure. The Toronto Maple Leafs transitioned their captaincy from the veteran centre to star sniper Auston Matthews over the summer. Tavares...

Nov 08, 2024

Mitch Marner powers Matthews-less Maple Leafs over Red Wings

TORONTO - Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. John Tavares added two goals of his own, including one into an empty net, f...

Nov 08, 2024

Paul Waring shoots 61 in Abu Dhabi to set 36-hole record on European tour with 19-under par

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Paul Waring hit the shot of his life to complete a career-low 11-under 61 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday and establish a five-stroke...

Nov 08, 2024

Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Alberta's Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes 6-4 on Friday and qualified for the semifinals at the Canadian mixed curling championship. Balderst...

Nov 08, 2024

Longtime rivals to meet in West final as Blue Bombers host Roughriders

WINNIPEG - Trevor Harris has a suggestion for CFL fans - buckle up for Saturday's West Division final. Saskatchewan's veteran quarterback believes the Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are equ...

Nov 08, 2024

Shea Weber still dreams of playing as he prepares to enter HHOF: 'Miss it a lot'

TORONTO - Shea Weber's passion still burns bright. Instead of lacing up his skates and trying to help his team make a playoff push, the former defenceman and captain of the Montreal Canadiens has been...

Nov 08, 2024

Cavalry FC seeks to interrupt Forge FC dynasty in Canadian Premier League

CALGARY - Can Calvary FC finally "slay the dragon" that is Forge FC for the Canadian Premier League championship? Hamilton-based Forge is a title machine having won the CPL crown four of the five year...

Nov 08, 2024