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Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

SAN DIEGO - Carlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL C...

Oct 15, 2020

Brendan Gallagher breathing easier after signing contract extension with Canadiens

A thought crossed Brendan Gallagher's mind for the first time this week. The gritty, diminutive Montreal Canadiens winger has made a career out of going to the dirty areas of the ice where hockey can ...

Oct 15, 2020

Northern Ontario would anoint reigning champs for nationals if qualifiers cancelled

Team anointment at the national championships is a distinct possibility for at least one member curling association as it considers options for an uncertain season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The No...

Oct 15, 2020

Rugby Canada invites 36 players to November men's camp in Langford, B.C.

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones has named a 36-player squad for a three-week camp next month in Langford, B.C. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, only Canadian-base...

Oct 15, 2020

QMJHL gets $12 million from Quebec government as it attempts to play during pandemic

MONTREAL - The Quebec government is promising $12 million in funding for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the COVID-19 pandemic, while another province with teams in the organization says ...

Oct 15, 2020

No short-term solutions coming for thin Montreal Impact squad: sporting director

Montreal Impact sporting director Olivier Renard says his club is looking to the future after losing another key piece. The Impact (6-10-2) parted ways with midfielder Saphir Taider Wednesday, transfe...

Oct 15, 2020

AP source: Tyronn Lue agrees to become next Clippers coach

A person with knowledge of the situation says Tyronn Lue has agreed to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Final terms were still being worked on, said the person who spoke to The Assoc...

Oct 15, 2020

Senators sign forward Evgenii Dadonov to three-year, $15-million contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, US$15-million contract. Dadonov had 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 69 games with the Florida Panthers last ...

Oct 15, 2020

Lokombo, Pellerin impressed with Canadian rookie Chase Claypool's early NFL success

Boseko Lokombo likes the idea of being a trendsetter. Canadian Chase Claypool, a rookie receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has captivated NFL fans with his athleticism and big-play ability early t...

Oct 15, 2020

U Sports cancels remaining national championships in 2021 because of pandemic

No national championships in Canadian university sport will happen this season. U Sports has cancelled its 2021 national tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacted sports are men's and...

Oct 15, 2020