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MLB wants to make starting pitching more prominent, but it's a tough task in today's game

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Max Scherzer logged at least 179 innings in 10 of his first 16 years in the majors. And the three-time Cy Young Award winner learned some tough lessons on the road to pitching d...

Feb 28, 2024

Andy Murray loses to fifth-seeded Ugo Humbert at Dubai Championship

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Fifth-seeded Ugo Humbert eased past Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships. Humbert didn't face a break point before...

Feb 28, 2024

Steve Yzerman's patient plan paying off for the rolling Red Wings, who may end NHL playoff drought

DETROIT (AP) - Steve Yzerman's patient plan to turn around the Detroit Red Wings looks like it may be paying off. The rolling Red Wings routed the Washington Capitals 8-3 on Tuesday night, winning six...

Feb 28, 2024

Penguins outlast Canucks for 4-3 OT victory, extend win streak to three games

VANCOUVER - Erik Karlsson scored the game-winning goal at 1:42 of overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third consecutive victory, topping the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Ricka...

Feb 27, 2024

Nurse scores 2 goals, including overtime winner, as Toronto beats Minnesota for 6th straight win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Sarah Nurse scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and Toronto beat Minnesota 4-3 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory. Toronto pulled within three points of fi...

Feb 27, 2024

Flames top Kings 4-2 to stay hot with fourth consecutive victory

CALGARY - Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal at 12:09 of the third period as the Calgary Flames earned their fourth straight win, 4-2, over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Andrew Mang...

Feb 27, 2024

Predators run winning streak to 6 games with a 4-1 victory over Senators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Roman Josi had two goals and an assist as the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Gusta...

Feb 27, 2024

Jets extend win streak to four games with 4-2 victory over Blues

WINNIPEG - Sean Monahan returned after missing one game because of an illness and scored once and added an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets extend their win streak to four games with a 4-2 victory ove...

Feb 27, 2024

Montembeault, Canadiens snap five-game skid with 4-2 victory over Coyotes

MONTREAL - Sam Montembeault made 36 saves to help the Montreal Canadiens snap their five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday at Bell Centre. Joel Armia, Jordan Ha...

Feb 27, 2024

Golden Knights down Maple Leafs 6-2 to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak

TORONTO - William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and an assist each as the Vegas Golden Knights downed the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Tuesday to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak. Ivan Barba...

Feb 27, 2024