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Montreal Canadiens sign homegrown defenceman Victor Mete to one-year extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed Victor Mete to a one-year, US $735,000 extension. The 22-year-old Mete had four goals and seven assists in 51 games with the Canadiens last season. The fi...

Oct 09, 2020

The Latest: Nadal wins 2nd set in French Open semifinals 6-3

PARIS - The Latest from the French Open (all times local): ___ 4:55 p.m. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is a step closer to reaching a 13th French Open final after winning the second set 6-3 against ...

Oct 09, 2020

Triple Crown-winning trainer Mike Keogh among those watching Mighty Heart's quest

TORONTO - Mike Keogh finds himself in a similar position to the surviving members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Miami remains the NFL's last unbeaten team, capping a perfect 17-0 run by downing Washingt...

Oct 09, 2020

Curling Hub? Alternate setting a virtual certainty for Scotties and Brier

Curling Canada will likely have to follow the lead of hockey and basketball by using a fan-less hub city approach in order to salvage showcase events like the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hor...

Oct 09, 2020

Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5

SAN DIEGO - Luke Voit and Gleyber Torres hit impressive home runs, Jordan Montgomery and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Thursday night ...

Oct 08, 2020

Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to clinch ALDS

LOS ANGELES - Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Michael Brantley's two-run shot in the fourth inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 11-6 on Thursday to clinch...

Oct 08, 2020

Canadiens sign forward Josh Anderson to seven-year deal at US$5.5 per season

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with forward Josh Anderson.Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made the announcement on Thursday, with the contract...

Oct 08, 2020

Texas officer charged in Black man's fatal shooting fired

DALLAS - A white police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man in a small East Texas city was fired Thursday. A statement from Wolfe City said Officer Shaun Lucas, 22, was fi...

Oct 08, 2020

Wright, d''Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS

HOUSTON - Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his post-season debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 Thursday for a three-game sweep and their...

Oct 08, 2020

Senators acquire defenceman Gudbranson from Ducks for fifth-round pick in 2021

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Erik Gudbranson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2021 NHL draft. Gudbranson, an Ottawa native, registered nin...

Oct 08, 2020