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Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster

NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...

Oct 03, 2019

Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...

Oct 03, 2019

Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93

MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's Olympic Stadium, has died at the age of 93. The renowned French architect also created the Parc des Princes stadium in Pari...

Oct 03, 2019

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of official

NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official. The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had wit...

Oct 03, 2019

Winnipeg Jets centre Bryan Little sidelined with concussion

Winnipeg Jets centre Bryan Little has been diagnosed with a concussion. Little is in concussion protocol after taking a hit from Luke Kunin of the Minnesota Wild in a pre-season game on Sunday. The 31...

Oct 03, 2019

Canadiens keep Nick Suzuki, Cale Fleury while sending Ryan Poehling to AHL

BROSSARD, Que. - Highly-regarded Montreal Canadiens prospects Nick Suzuki and Cale Fleury have made the club's opening-night roster, while young forward Ryan Poehling will start the season i...

Oct 03, 2019

Winnipeg Jets try to put early adversity behind them as season opener looms

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets will soon find out if dealing with some early adversity has harmed or helped them. Training camp started without restricted free-agent goal scorers Patrik Laine and Kyle C...

Oct 03, 2019

England calls up Calgary-born Fikayo Tomori for Euro qualifying matches

England has beaten Canada to the punch in enlisting Fikayo Tomori, Chelsea's Calgary-born centre back. England coach Gareth Southgate has called up the 21-year-old for Euro qualifying matches aga...

Oct 03, 2019

Maintain and playoff gain the aim of the Calgary Flames this season

CALGARY - The key pieces are back, but can the Calgary Flames both repeat the performance and add a playoff push? Topping the NHL's Western Conference with 50 wins in 2018-19 whetted ap...

Oct 03, 2019

Canada's John Herdman able to pick from healthy player pool for key U.S. match

TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has almost all his weapons available for a key CONCACAF Nations League match against the U.S. on Oct. 15 in Toronto. "It's been great to be able to choose almost fr...

Oct 03, 2019