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Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

LONDON (AP) - Thomas Tuchel is expected to be the next England head coach after widespread reports in the English media said the German was set to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor. The Cha...

Oct 15, 2024

PWHL teams see increase in regular season games to 30 per team in second year

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League has unveiled its regular-season schedule starting Nov. 30 with each of the six teams playing 30 games before playoffs. The PWHL in its second season ha...

Oct 15, 2024

Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Team Gushue is adding Brendan Bottcher at second as a replacement for E.J. Harnden. The St. John's, N.L.-based team made the announcement via a post on social media. Bottcher will m...

Oct 15, 2024

Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the same spot...

Oct 15, 2024

For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets to play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

Johnny Gaudreau's Columbus teammates have been given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets' home opener. If you want to cry, cry. If you want to laugh, laugh. The only...

Oct 15, 2024

Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated P...

Oct 15, 2024

Penguins' Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens' rookie Lane Hutson

MONTREAL - Kris Letang heard the crowd light up every time Lane Hutson handled the puck on Monday night - and he could see why. "He's a guy with incredible offensive skills, a lot of deception," the v...

Oct 15, 2024

Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener

NEW YORK (AP) - Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodon got his first post-season win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday...

Oct 14, 2024

Eller scores twice, Malkin adds three points as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3

MONTREAL - Lars Eller had two goals against his former team as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Monday night at the Bell Centre. Kris Letang, Kevin Hayes, Rickard Rakell ...

Oct 14, 2024

Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers' scoreless streak in 7-3 win, tie NLCS 1-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-tying post-season scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the Natio...

Oct 14, 2024