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Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Last season's problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's reboot has had an immediate effect, with normal service seemingly resumed at Anfield despite ...

Sep 28, 2023

All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

The All Blacks. Remember them? The Rugby World Cup's discounted three-time champions, who suffered their first ever pool loss then their first ever tournament red card? Those guys. In the two weeks si...

Sep 28, 2023

Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

CALGARY - Hardwired to flee her comfort zone, speedskater Ivanie Blondin has found a new way to push her envelope. After 13 years on the national long-track team, the 33-year-old from Ottawa will race...

Sep 28, 2023

B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

SURREY, B.C. - The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. The Riders took a 31-13 lead into the fourth quarter back on Aug. 20. The Lions score...

Sep 28, 2023

Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied the Colorado Rapids 2-2 on Wednesday night. Vancouver (11-10-9) played it...

Sep 27, 2023

McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 2-1 pre-season win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Defenceman Evan Bouchard sent the puck up ice to ...

Sep 27, 2023

Mangiapane scores shootout winner for Flames in 3-2 pre-season win over Jets

WINNIPEG - Andrew Mangiapane scored the shootout's lone goal in the Calgary Flames 3-2 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Connor Zary and Dustin Hunt scored in regulation time for Cal...

Sep 27, 2023

Cole Caufield scores game-winner as Canadiens beat Senators 4-3 in pre-season

MONTREAL - Star sniper Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and added an assist as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in NHL pre-season action Wednesday night. Brandon Gigna...

Sep 27, 2023

Judge helps Yankees hammer Jays 6-0; Toronto waits another day to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO - Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers as the New York Yankees rolled past the Blue Jays 6-0 on Wednesday, forcing Toronto to wait at least another day to clinch a playoff spot. Giancarlo ...

Sep 27, 2023

Conor Timmins' two goals, two assists lead Leafs to 5-2 pre-season win over Sabres

ST. THOMAS, Ont. - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins scored twice and had two assists in a 5-2 pre-season win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday in St. Thomas, Ont. Sam Lafferty scored a ...

Sep 27, 2023