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Foltynewicz, Duvall lead Braves to 3-0 win over Cardinals

ATLANTA - Adding another chapter to his remarkable turnaround season, Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch-hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to ...

Oct 04, 2019

John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - John Tavares said recently when he used to dream about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs there wasn't a 'C' on his jersey. Just being on the ice in blue and white was enough. Now the ...

Oct 04, 2019

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert ready for return

REGINA - Jordan Williams-Lambert is hoping to pick up where he left off with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Williams-Lambert, the CFL's West Division most outstanding rookie in 2018, makes his return t...

Oct 04, 2019

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

HOUSTON - Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished his post-season resume and the Houston Astros kept rolling, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday to open their AL Div...

Oct 04, 2019

Konecny powers Flyers past Blackhawks 4-3 in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Travis Konecny had two goals and coach Alain Vigneault won his debut with Philadelphia, directing the Flyers to a season-opening 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Fri...

Oct 04, 2019

James Franklin focused on winning, not playoff elimination as Argos battle Lions

VANCOUVER - James Franklin says taking over as No. 1 quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts late in a tough season isn't easy. After spending much of the year sidelined with a hamstring injur...

Oct 04, 2019

Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes put heated encounter behind them

MONTREAL - While there's no love lost between the Montreal Alouettes and Calgary Stampeders, neither team is looking for a repeat of last game's fireworks. A heated contest between Montreal and C...

Oct 04, 2019

Canadian 4x100 men's relay team eliminated in heats at world championships

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's 4x100 metre men's relay team won't be racing for medals at the world track and field championships. Despite completing the race in a season-best 37.91 seconds on Friday, Canada ...

Oct 04, 2019

Toronto FC hopes to end regular season with a win and open playoffs at home

Toronto FC goes into the final weekend of the MLS regular season knowing it is playoff-bound but uncertain of where and against who. Currently sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference, Toronto (12-10-11) c...

Oct 04, 2019

Canadian hurdler Sage Watson sets national record at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Sage Watson set a Canadian record en route to qualifying for the women's 400-metre hurdles final on Wednesday at the world track and field championships. The 25-year-old native of M...

Oct 04, 2019