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Soccer's 'worst' national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win

GENEVA (AP) - The official worst national team in men's soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. San Marino's stunning progress this year, as the...

Nov 19, 2024

From Sao Paulo to Calgary, Davidson de Souza chases bobsled dream

Davidson de Souza grew up about as far away from a bobsled track as possible. He was raised in a favela outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil, but the first time he slid down the ice at Calgary's WinSport faci...

Nov 19, 2024

Maple Leafs place forward David Kampf on IR, recall centre Minten

TORONTO - The Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that they have placed forward David Kampf on injured reserve, putting more strain on Toronto's already depleted forward lines. The Leafs said Kampf is out w...

Nov 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal will play Davis Cup singles for Spain against the Netherlands ahead of retirement

MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Rafael Nadal was picked to play singles for Spain against the Netherlands on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8, the 22-time Grand Slam champion's last event before he retires. The ...

Nov 19, 2024

Ex-Raptors star Carter part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, a person wi...

Nov 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal will play Davis Cup singles for Spain against the Netherlands ahead of retirement

MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Rafael Nadal was picked to play singles for Spain against the Netherlands on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8, the 22-time Grand Slam champion's last event before he retires. The ...

Nov 19, 2024

Avalanche beat Flyers 3-2; referee stretchered off ice

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cale Makar scored two goals, Casey Mittelstadt scored one and Justus Annunen had 24 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night i...

Nov 18, 2024

Montembeault, Canadiens defence finding a groove after tough stretch

MONTREAL - Sam Montembeault is back on his game after a tough stretch in October. Montreal's goaltender was pulled twice in eight days when the Canadiens lost 7-2 to the New York Rangers on Oct. 22 an...

Nov 18, 2024

Houston Texans wins 34-10, hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 on Monday night. The Texans (7-4) ...

Nov 18, 2024

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies, leaves game with injury

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Uta...

Nov 18, 2024