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Braves' Max Fried throws 6 no-hit innings, bullpen keeps no-no going against Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have a combined no-hitter through seven innings against the Seattle Mariners. Atlanta starter Max Fried threw six no-hit innings on Monday night, with the Braves turn...

Apr 29, 2024

Panthers outshine Lightning 6-1, advance to second round

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Mon...

Apr 29, 2024

Turner's twin blasts power Blue Jays past Royals 6-5; Toronto wins two straight

TORONTO - Justin Turner had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday. Danny Jansen also had a home ...

Apr 29, 2024

Toronto's Nurse, Montreal's Desbiens, Boston's Brandt named PWHL stars of the week

Toronto centre Sarah Nurse, Montreal goaltender Ann-Rene Desbiens and Boston centre Hannah Brandt have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. Nurse recorded her f...

Apr 29, 2024

Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft

Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to...

Apr 29, 2024

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 ...

Apr 29, 2024

Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery

TORONTO - Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the...

Apr 29, 2024

Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck's coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vzina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday. They also know their elite goaltender deserves more help in front of him if the ...

Apr 29, 2024

Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 to 18 months to heal...

Apr 29, 2024

Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES - Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-f...

Apr 29, 2024