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Ronaldo scores hat trick, Denmark qualifies for World Cup

Another hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo, another win - and qualification for the World Cup - for Denmark. And yet more crowd trouble in a game between England and Hungary. There was a sense of familia...

Oct 12, 2021

Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox

CHICAGO - It was Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman once again. Led by their October-tested stars, the Houston Astros are going back to the AL Championship Series for the fifth straight year....

Oct 12, 2021

Coach John Herdman sees Panama game as key for Canada in World Cup qualifying

TORONTO - Back home after picking up points via draws in Mexico and Jamaica, unbeaten Canada can move further up the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings when it hosts Panama on Wednesday night at ...

Oct 12, 2021

Allen ready to step up for Canadiens with star goaltender Price out to start season

MONTREAL - Jake Allen agreed to a two-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens back in 2020 to help alleviate the pressure on star goaltender Carey Price. He'll be doing that more than ever when the...

Oct 12, 2021

Nets won't play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement

NEW YORK (AP) - Kyrie Irving can keep refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He just won't play for the Brooklyn Nets until he does. The Nets announced Tuesday that Irving would not play or practice wi...

Oct 12, 2021

Canadian women set for 'Celebration Tour' in wake of Olympic soccer success

All 22 members of Canada's Olympic champion women's soccer team will take part in the "Celebration Tour," with games later this month against New Zealand in Ottawa and Montreal. Canada Soccer confirme...

Oct 12, 2021

Vancouver, Langford both back on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series calendar in 2022

Vancouver and Langford, B.C., are back on the full 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule. World Rugby announced Tuesday that the 2022 season will feature 10 men's and seven women's rounds over ...

Oct 12, 2021

Jets bolster defence, but goaltending could prove thin behind Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets may have filled some holes on defence in the off-season, but there's uncertainty about the team's fortunes when all-star goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets a night off. Trades ...

Oct 12, 2021

Canadiens sign forward Suzuki to eight-year extension worth $63 million

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, le...

Oct 12, 2021

Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly

BOSTON (AP) - Kik Hernandez delivered Boston's second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship Seri...

Oct 11, 2021