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Buehler, Muncy lead Dodgers past Nats 6-0 in NLDS opener

LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers overpowered the Nationals on the mound and at the plate, extending the dominance that led to a franchise-record 106 victories in the regular season right on into the playoffs...

Oct 05, 2019

Evans' 61-yard TD reception caps Riders' win over reeling Bombers

REGINA - Shaq Evans scored the game's only touchdown, but it was enough to propel the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 21-6 triumph over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday. Evans' 61-yard touchdown recep...

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Leafs blow 3-goal third-period lead before losing in shootout to Habs

TORONTO - Paul Byron scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday for their first win of the season. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares...

Oct 05, 2019

Howden scores late as Rangers beat Jets 6-4 in wild opener

NEW YORK - Artemi Panarin and Jacob Trouba came through in their New York debuts, and Mika Zibanejad had a big game to help the Rangers get the new season off on a winning note. Brett Howden broke a t...

Oct 05, 2019

Hamilton, Hurricanes top Canadiens 4-3 in shootout

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes rode a second-half surge all the way to the Eastern Conference final last season. They started their follow-up season with a strong finish to their first game. ...

Oct 05, 2019

Zibanejad has three goals and an assist as Rangers thump Senators 4-1

OTTAWA - Mika Zibanejad registered his third career hat trick and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 Saturday night. Zibanejad, who was drafted sixth overall by the S...

Oct 05, 2019

Cardinals score 4 in 9th, hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS opener

ATLANTA - Back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals look as gritty as ever. The Atlanta Braves also started down a familiar path. Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong each h...

Oct 05, 2019

Gregorius, Yanks stagger Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0

NEW YORK - Didi Gregorius hooked a slump-busting grand slam during a seven-run third inning and the New York Yankees pummeled the Minnesota Twins again, cruising to an 8-2 victory Saturday for a 2-0 l...

Oct 05, 2019

Alford returns punt for TD in Montreal debut, Als beat Stamps to clinch playoff spot

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2014 following a 21-17 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Vernon Adams Jr. returned from a one-game sus...

Oct 05, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack win Million Pound Game to secure a berth in the Super League

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack won promotion to the top-tier Super League on Saturday, rallying for 20 second-half points in a 24-6 comeback win over Featherstone Rovers in the Million Pound Game...

Oct 05, 2019