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Howden scores late as Rangers beat Jets 6-4 in wild opener

NEW YORK - Brett Howden broke a tie with 4:09 remaining, and the New York Rangers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 in a wild season opener on Thursday night. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and three assists, Jac...

Oct 03, 2019

Hamilton, Hurricanes top Canadiens 4-3 in shootout

RALEIGH, N.C. - Dougie Hamilton scored in the shootout, Petr Mrazek stopped three shots in the tiebreaker and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night in the teams' op...

Oct 03, 2019

Cardinals score 4 in 9th, hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS opener

ATLANTA - Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong each hit two-run doubles in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame shaky defence and a wild finish to extend Atlanta's post-season misery, holding...

Oct 03, 2019

Damian Warner wins bronze in decathlon at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Damian Warner is back on the podium for a third time at the world track and field championships after a dramatic finishing day of the decathlon. The native of London, Ont.,...

Oct 03, 2019

Evans has Hamilton Tiger-Cats on cusp of clinching top spot in East Division

HAMILTON - Dane Evans has the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on quite a roll. The second-year quarterback is 6-2 since replacing starter Jeremiah Masoli (season-ending knee injury). Hamilton (11-3...

Oct 03, 2019

Tyson Barrie content to fly under the radar for now with Maple Leafs

TORONTO - In most cities and on most teams, acquiring a dynamic offensive defenceman in a blockbuster trade would dominate training camp chatter and make waves on opening night. Tyson Barrie...

Oct 03, 2019

Calgary Flames extend contract of general manager Brad Treliving

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames announced a multi-year contract extension for general manager Brad Treliving just hours before the team played its season opener Thursday. The 50-year-old from Penticton, ...

Oct 03, 2019

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson sidelined with foot injury

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve with a foot injury. Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night's season-opening win against...

Oct 03, 2019

Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster

NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...

Oct 03, 2019

Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...

Oct 03, 2019