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Ticats remain unbeaten at home with convincing 42-12 victory over Eskimos

HAMILTON - Dane Evans threw two touchdown passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 42-12 on Friday night to remain unbeaten at home. Hamilton (12-3) improved to 7-0 at Tim ...

Oct 04, 2019

Jets rally from 4-goal deficit, spoil Devils' Hughes debut

NEWARK, N.J. - Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler scored shootout goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes by rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the New Jersey Devil...

Oct 04, 2019

Matthews scores twice, Tavares named Leafs captain as Toronto downs Ottawa 5-3

TORONTO - John Tavares started the night by stepping in front of an adoring crowd with a white 'C' - possibly the most talked about piece of fabric in hockey - stitched t...

Oct 04, 2019

Mitch Marner scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mitch Marner scored twice and added an assist, Frederik Andersen made 28 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night. Auston Matthews had a go...

Oct 04, 2019

Foltynewicz, Duvall lead Braves to 3-0 win over Cardinals

ATLANTA - Adding another chapter to his remarkable turnaround season, Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch-hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to ...

Oct 04, 2019

John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - John Tavares said recently when he used to dream about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs there wasn't a 'C' on his jersey. Just being on the ice in blue and white was enough. Now the ...

Oct 04, 2019

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert ready for return

REGINA - Jordan Williams-Lambert is hoping to pick up where he left off with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Williams-Lambert, the CFL's West Division most outstanding rookie in 2018, makes his return t...

Oct 04, 2019

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

HOUSTON - Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished his post-season resume and the Houston Astros kept rolling, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday to open their AL Div...

Oct 04, 2019

Konecny powers Flyers past Blackhawks 4-3 in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Travis Konecny had two goals and coach Alain Vigneault won his debut with Philadelphia, directing the Flyers to a season-opening 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Fri...

Oct 04, 2019

James Franklin focused on winning, not playoff elimination as Argos battle Lions

VANCOUVER - James Franklin says taking over as No. 1 quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts late in a tough season isn't easy. After spending much of the year sidelined with a hamstring injur...

Oct 04, 2019