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Joe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as new manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Joe Maddon is back under the halo. Maddon agreed to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former manager of the Chicago Cubs with th...

Oct 16, 2019

Stampeders, Blue Bombers to square off in crucial home-and-home series

The CFL playoff picture is clearing up. The Edmonton Eskimos (8-8) cemented the final post-season berth with their 19-6 home win over the B.C. Lions (5-11) on Saturday. And with the Winnipeg Blue...

Oct 16, 2019

Toronto FC's Pozuelo loses out to Carles Gil named MLS Newcomer of the Year

New England Revolution attacking midfielder Carles Gil has been voted MLS Newcomer of the Year, beating out New York City FC's Heber and Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo. The award recognizes the year's...

Oct 16, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays bringing New York Yankees to Montreal for pre-season set

MONTREAL - The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Montreal to play two pre-season games for the seventh consecutive season next year. The Blue Jays will wrap up their 2020 exhibition schedule with ...

Oct 16, 2019

Olympic marathons set to move out of Tokyo to cooler north

TOKYO - The International Olympic Committee wants to move the Tokyo Games marathons 800 kilometres (500 miles) north to avoid the searing heat in the city. The IOC detailed a new plan Wednesday to sta...

Oct 16, 2019

Michael Frolik gets goal in 800th NHL game, Flames down Flyers 3-1

CALGARY - Michael Frolik lost his helmet on his first shift of the game and scored on his second. Frolik's goal in his 800th NHL game helped the Calgary Flames down the visiting Philadelphia...

Oct 16, 2019

Correa HR in 11th, Astros top Yankees 3-2; ALCS tied at 1

HOUSTON - Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series a...

Oct 15, 2019

Hertl has goal and assist as Sharks top Flames 3-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Less than a week after rejoining his former team, Patrick Marleau is already making a big impact. Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary F...

Oct 15, 2019

Trio of power-play goals lifts Vancouver Canucks to 5-1 win over Red Wings

VANCOUVER - A potent power play scored a trio of goals for the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, leading the home team to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. J.T. Miller had a pair o...

Oct 15, 2019

Steelers' Conner scores 2 TDs, Hodges wins first start

CARSON, Calif. - Pittsburgh's Devlin Hodges walked into the stadium properly attired for his first NFL start. He was wearing a T-shirt with a duck on it that read "I'm The Boss," befitting his nicknam...

Oct 15, 2019