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Soto lifts Nats to 4-3 comeback wild-card win over Brewers

Washington's Juan Soto delivered a bases-loaded single against Josh Hader that scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Nationals rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewe...

Oct 01, 2019

Montreal Impact eliminated from MLS playoffs following draw with Atlanta

MONTREAL - Coach Wilmer Cabrera believes the Montreal Impact's lack of offensive talent cost them a spot in the MLS playoffs. The Impact (11-17-5) were officially eliminated from post-season contentio...

Oct 01, 2019

Smoak drives in three runs vs. Rays in potential final game as Blue Jay

TORONTO - Justin Smoak left the field to a standing ovation Sunday but didn't return for the customary curtain call that's become expected of a player who's likely played his final game in a...

Oct 01, 2019

New-look Vancouver Canucks confident heading into season opener

VANCOUVER - While Quinn Hughes is looking forward to his rookie season, the young Vancouver Canucks defenceman isn't relishing his first assignment of the year - defending Oilers juggernaut&...

Oct 01, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays execs Atkins and Shapiro weigh in on 95-loss regular season

TORONTO - There is plenty to like about the youth movement building within the Toronto Blue Jays. The question now is how long will it take for those youngsters to play meaningful games. Bo Biche...

Oct 01, 2019

Andre De Grasse hits world podium again, taking silver in 200 metres

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Andre De Grasse says it's mission accomplished at the world track and field championships. The 24-year-old from Markham, Ont., made a late charge to capture silver in the m...

Oct 01, 2019

Oilers open NHL season Wednesday, GM Ken Holland says goal is playoffs

EDMONTON - With the woebegone Edmonton Oilers set to open their NHL season Wednesday, new general manager Ken Holland bristled when it was suggested fans are being told to be patient for a playof...

Oct 01, 2019

After a summer of change, new-look Maple Leafs eager to get going

TORONTO - Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly and Frederik Andersen remain entrenched at the top of the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster. After that, some fans might need a...

Oct 01, 2019

Ottawa's Scott Sabourin pumped to make NHL debut at age 27 with Senators

OTTAWA - Scott Sabourin is living his childhood dream. After literally fighting his way through the minors, the feisty forward will play his first NHL game on Wednesday as a member of his hometow...

Oct 01, 2019

Canadian sprinters De Grasse, Brown cruise into 200-metre semifinal at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Canadian sprinters Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown won their men's 200-metre preliminary heats Sunday at the world track and field championships. A day after racing to bronze in the men'...

Oct 01, 2019