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Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

MONTREAL - CF Montreal missed out on the playoffs this Major League Soccer season by the slimmest of margins. A 1-0 New York win over Charlotte on Saturday, cemented by a 94th-minute penalty from John...

Oct 25, 2023

Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen

After a flare-up at an English club rugby game between London Irish and the Worcester Warriors, referee Wayne Barnes called the offending players over and calmly read them the riot act. "I understand ...

Oct 25, 2023

Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

TORONTO - Zach Collaros won't be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years. But Canadian running back Brady Olive...

Oct 25, 2023

Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win

It won't affect the West Division standings but the Calgary Stampeders' regular-season finale is significant for the franchise. Calgary (6-11) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on Friday night wi...

Oct 25, 2023

NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers

Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple - a little less would have to do. After helping the Vegas Golden Knights capture their first Stanley Cup on June 13, Eichel and his teammates ha...

Oct 25, 2023

Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming

Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...

Oct 25, 2023

A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m. (Fox); Game 2, Saturda...

Oct 25, 2023

Hartman's five-point night helps Wild whip Oilers 7-4

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Ryan Hartman scored three goals as part of a career-high-tying five-point game, and the Minnesota Wild scored five times in the final period to beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on T...

Oct 24, 2023

Canucks end road trip with 4-2 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored goals early in the second period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Ily...

Oct 24, 2023

Struggling Flames burned 3-1 by visiting Rangers

CALGARY - Defenceman Erik Gustafsson scored once and added an assist on Tuesday as the New York Rangers scored three times in the second period en route to a 3-1 NHL victory over the slumping Calgary ...

Oct 24, 2023