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Tampa's top line combines for 11 points in Lightning's 7-3 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO - Steven Stamkos was in a much better mood after the Tampa Bay Lightning's latest effort. An 11-point night from the top line and a renewed commitment to team structure will do that. Nikita Ku...

Oct 11, 2019

Mantha leads Red Wings past Canadiens 4-2 to spoil Montreal's home opener

MONTREAL - Claude Julien feels his Canadiens have simply not been "sharp" enough to start the season. The Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in their home opener on Thursday night, Montreal's...

Oct 11, 2019

Draisaitl scores in shootout, unbeaten Oilers top Devils 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. - With each victory, the confidence builds for Leon Draisaitl and the undefeated Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Oilers a 4-3 victory over the ...

Oct 11, 2019

Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5; Yankees next

HOUSTON - All season long, it seemed inevitable. Yankees-Astros for the American League pennant. "It's the matchup that we wanted," Houston shortstop Carlos Correa said. "It's the matchup that everybo...

Oct 11, 2019

Patrik Laine's four-point night powers Winnipeg Jets past Minnesota Wild 5-2

WINNIPEG - Patrik Laine is in some great company at the top of the NHL's scoring race after his four-point outing on Thursday. Laine scored twice and added a pair of assists as the Winnipeg Jets defea...

Oct 11, 2019

Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35-14 to reach 6-0

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Under coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots have made a habit of besting young quarterbacks. They can add Giants rookie Daniel Jones to that list. Tom Brady had two touchdown runs and...

Oct 11, 2019

Gaudreau scores winner in shootout, Flames beat Stars 3-2

DALLAS - Johnny Gaudreau didn't watch the beginning of a shootout, though he had the best view in the house for the end. Gaudreau put a backhand past Dallas goalie Ben Bishop to give the Calgary Flame...

Oct 11, 2019

Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds

STUTTGART, Germany - Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the gymnastics world championships Thursday, underlining her status as the clear favourite for next year's Olympic gold medal. The U...

Oct 10, 2019

McLeod Bethel-Thompson back as the starter with struggling Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back as the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback. Bethel-Thompson will begin his second stint of the season under centre Friday night when Toronto (2-12) ho...

Oct 10, 2019

Canadian forward Josh Larsen given three-game ban after Rugby World Cup red card

TOKYO - Canadian forward Josh Larsen has been handed a three-match ban in the wake of his red card against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. The 25-year-old from Parksville, B.C., who came on ...

Oct 10, 2019