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Svechnikov's lacrosse goal leads Carolina past Calgary 2-1

RALEIGH, N.C. - Andrei Svechnikov scored twice in the final 10:47, including a spectacular lacrosse-style goal that tied it, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Tuesd...

Oct 29, 2019

Panthers score three times in two minutes, hand Oilers first home loss

EDMONTON - Allowing three goals on three shots in just over two minutes was a recipe for disaster for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Brian Boyle and Jayce Hawryluk each had a goal and an assist as the...

Oct 29, 2019

Gnabry, Müller save Bayern from German Cup upset in Bochum

BERLIN - Serge Gnabry and Thomas Mller scored late to help Bayern Munich avoid an upset and beat second-division Bochum 2-1 in the German Cup on Tuesday. An own goal from Canadian teen Alphonso Davies...

Oct 29, 2019

Aced out: Scherzer scratched, Nats fall behind Astros 3-2

WASHINGTON - Max Scherzer walked stiffly into the interview room, a bandage on the back of the Washington star pitcher's neck telegraphing trouble. He had hoped to beat the Astros for the second time ...

Oct 29, 2019

Tracy Fleury wins Masters curling title for first-ever Grand Slam victory

NORTH BAY, Ont. - Regina's Matt Dunstone toppled Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., 8-5 on Sunday to capture the Masters men's title for his first victory on the Grand Slam of Curling tour. Dunstone scor...

Oct 29, 2019

NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and l...

Oct 29, 2019

Defenceman Travis Dermott ready to return from injury for Maple Leafs

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Travis Dermott from injured reserve, clearing the way for the defenceman to make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals. To make room...

Oct 29, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays acquire ex-Mariners reliever Anthony Bass off waivers

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Fellow right-hander Ryan Dull has been designated for assignment to make room for Bass on ...

Oct 29, 2019

Raptors reward sports science guru McKechnie with VP role, contract extension

TORONTO - From DeMar DeRozan's shoelace to Kawhi Leonard's load management, Toronto Raptors sports science guru Alex McKechnie has earned a reputation for coming up with innovative solutions for rehab...

Oct 29, 2019

Brandon Banks, Cody Fajardo and Dane Evans named CFL top performers

TORONTO - Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks, Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans and Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo are the top performers for Week 20 of the CFL season. Banks complied a personal-b...

Oct 29, 2019