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South Africa demolishes Canada 66-7, all but into quarters

KOBE, Japan - South Africa demolished 14-man Canada 66-7 to pretty much confirm its place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Springboks scored 10 tries and had four tries and a bonus...

Oct 08, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Toronto Argonauts fire general manager Jim Popp

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have fired general manager Jim Popp. A source confirmed the move to The Canadian Press. The source was granted anonymity because the decision will not be announced unti...

Oct 08, 2019

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Vasek Pospisil win at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI - Canadians improved to 4-0 at the Shanghai Masters after wins by Felix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil on Tuesday. Vancouver's Pospisil won his second match in as many days and just his t...

Oct 08, 2019

Cole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1

Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP...

Oct 07, 2019

Bryan Burnham tallies three TDs, Lions trounce Argos 55-8

VANCOUVER - It might be late in the CFL season, but the B.C. Lions are finally clicking. The Leos (5-10) posted their fourth victory in a row on Saturday, trouncing the Toronto Argonauts 55-8. "We're ...

Oct 07, 2019

David Rittich posts 34-save shutout for Flames in 3-0 win over Canucks

Calgary's top line produced and Flames goaltender David Rittich got to work on proving he's a bona fide NHL starter in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Rittich made 34 sav...

Oct 07, 2019

Torres leads Yankees to 5-1 win and sweep of Twins

MINNEAPOLIS - Gleyber Torres got New York going with a second-inning home run, scored on each of his two doubles and made a pair of sparkling defensive plays, fueling the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over...

Oct 07, 2019

Neal scores twice, McDavid has four points as Oilers down Kings 6-5

EDMONTON - The summer trade for James Neal has already paid dividends for the Edmonton Oilers. Neal had a pair of goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their...

Oct 07, 2019

49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Matt Breida ran 83 yards for a touchdown on San Francisco's first play from scrimmage, Baker Mayfield was harassed into his worst game as a pro, and the 49ers stayed unbeaten for...

Oct 07, 2019

Molina wins it in 10th, Cards top Braves 5-4, Game 5 next

ST. LOUIS - They all knew. Every single one of them. Paul Goldschmidt and all the St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie Albies and the rest of the Atlanta Braves. Tough to beat Yadier Molina in a big post-season...

Oct 07, 2019