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Aranda homers as Rays squeeze past Blue Jays 3-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jonathan Aranda homered for the second consecutive game, helping Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday. Aranda connected for a two-r...

Sep 21, 2024

Vancouver Canucks sign Finnish goalie Kevin Lankinen to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Finnish goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract. The 29-year-old, whose deal is worth US$875,000, appeared in 24 games last season for the Nashville Predator...

Sep 21, 2024

Alouettes clinch home playoff date with 24-12 win over Redblacks

OTTAWA - The Montreal Alouettes remained unbeaten on the road and clinched a home playoff game with a 24-12 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon. Montreal (11-2-1) improved to 6-0-1 on ...

Sep 21, 2024

Diaz strikes twice, Liverpool tops the Premier League while Newcastle loses at Fulham

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Luis Daz scored two fine goals inside two minutes as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 to move to the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. Arne Slot's side leads Manch...

Sep 21, 2024

Edmonton Oilers promote Rychel, hire Kassian in hockey operations moves

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have promoted Warren Rychel to pro scouting director and added former Oiler forward Zack Kassian to the pro scouting staff. The Oilers, who lost the Stanley Cup final in...

Sep 21, 2024

Pairs duo Deanna Stellato-Dudek, Maxime Deschamps skate to silver in Nebelhorn Trophy

OBERSTDORF - Reigning figure skating pairs world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were silver medallists to start their season at the Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy. Deschamps ...

Sep 21, 2024

Newcomer Kiefer Sherwood brings speed, physicality to Vancouver Canucks

PENTICTON, B.C. - Kiefer Sherwood spent several nights last spring chasing Quinn Hughes around the ice and generally pestering the Vancouver Canucks. Now the former Nashville Predators winger is weari...

Sep 21, 2024

F1 champion Verstappen is a man of few words after he's punished for swearing

SINGAPORE (AP) - Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen gave only brief answers at a Saturday news conference in an apparent protest against series governing body the FIA for punishing him for swearing. Ve...

Sep 21, 2024

Raptors 905 open tryout sets tone for entire organization as Raptors continue rebuild

TORONTO - Rebuilding the Toronto Raptors and making them one of the top teams in the NBA again is a project that starts from the ground up. The Raptors 905, Toronto's G-League affiliate, held open try...

Sep 21, 2024

Matteo Manassero leads by 3 at BMW PGA Championship, 11 years after winning it

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Eleven years after winning the title as a 20-year-old prodigy, Matteo Manassero moved into contention to capture the prestigious BMW PGA Championship again by shooting 9...

Sep 21, 2024