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Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 post-season letdowns

The Washington Capitals have fired coach Todd Reirden after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the move Sunday, three days after the Capit...

Aug 23, 2020

Stars' top line dominant in 5-3 win over Avs in Game 1

EDMONTON - Alexander Radulov had two goals and an assist as the top Dallas line finally came to life, and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Saturday night to open the second-round Western C...

Aug 22, 2020

Kiermaier single in 10th, Rays end Jays' 6-game win string

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinch-hitter Kevin Kiermaier singled in the 10th inning and Tampa Bay Rays ended Toronto's six-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1 Saturday night. Both teams scored a...

Aug 22, 2020

Johnson's big finish gives him 5-shot lead at TPC Boston

NORTON, Mass. - Dustin Johnson could have used a finish like this for a record score. The birdie-eagle ending to his round Saturday at The Northern Trust gave him a 7-under 64 and stretched his lead t...

Aug 22, 2020

425 days later, Champions League ends with PSG-Bayern final

LISBON, Portugal - After an unprecedented suspension of the competition, pandemic-enforced changes to the format and a switch of location for the final, the Champions League will conclude on Sunday - ...

Aug 22, 2020

Habs have hope down the middle with post-season play of Suzuki, Kotkaniemi

TORONTO - Marc Bergevin's Montreal Canadiens entered the NHL's restart amid questions over whether they deserved to be given a playoff lifeline. They leave Toronto with heads held high as worthy parti...

Aug 22, 2020

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse named NBA coach of the year

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has been named the NBA coach of the year. The award was announced on TNT's pre-game show before the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Orlando Magic at the NBA's campus at...

Aug 22, 2020

Canucks win 6-2, knock defending champion St. Louis Blues out of NHL playoffs

EDMONTON - The Vancouver Canucks have burst the bubble of the defending Stanley Cup champions, beating the St. Louis Blues 6-2 Friday to knock them out of the NHL playoffs. Tyler Motte, with two ...

Aug 21, 2020

Blue Jays beat Rays 6-5 in 10 for 6th straight win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a run during the 10th inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays win their sixth consecutive game, 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Fr...

Aug 21, 2020

Laryea lifts Toronto FC to 1-0 win over Whitecaps and extend TFC's streak to 18

TORONTO - Richie Laryea's goal early in the match was all Toronto FC needed in a dominant 1-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night at BMO Field. Toronto (4-0-3) had plenty of chances as it...

Aug 21, 2020