Category Archives: Sports
Dickerson homers as Marlins beat Cubs 5-1 in playoff opener
CHICAGO - Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer off a fading Kyle Hendricks in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Wednesday in Game 1 of their NL wild-card series. ...
Sep 30, 2020
Canadiens sign goaltender Michael McNiven to one-year, two-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Michael McNiven to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $75,000 in the American Hockey League. The 23-...
Sep 30, 2020
Canada's Alphonso Davies helps Bayern beat Dortmund 3-2 to lift German Super Cup
MUNICH - Canadian Alphonso Davies set up a goal as Bayern Munich added to its trophy haul Wednesday, beating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to hoist the German Super Cup. Bayern has already won the Bundesliga,...
Sep 30, 2020
Finally! Freeman leads Braves over Reds 1-0 in 13 innings
ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, finally ending the longest scoreless duel in post-season history as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in th...
Sep 30, 2020
Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS - Carlos Correa hit a two-out, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning for the Houston Astros, who produced another stifling pitching performance and swept Minnesota with a 3-1 victory ...
Sep 30, 2020
Mighty Heart's Triple Crown quest giving Canadian horse racing a definite boost
TORONTO - A one-eyed colt is giving thoroughbred racing in Canada a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mighty Heart captured the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday to move to within a victory...
Sep 30, 2020
Baby fat proves to be a boon for Toronto FC's Silva, prompting move to goalkeeper
TORONTO - Kevin Silva can thank pre-teen baby fat for a move that helped turn soccer into a profession. "I grew up as a striker actually," he explained. "I was a bit chubby growing up so at the point ...
Sep 30, 2020
Rangers buy out star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist's contract
NEW YORK - The "King" of Madison Square Garden has been deposed. The New York Rangers have bought out the contract of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, parting ways with one of their greatest players ...
Sep 30, 2020
NFL: Steelers and Titans will play Monday or Tuesday
NASHVILLE - The Pittsburgh-Tennessee NFL game will be played either Monday or Tuesday due to positive coronavirus test results among the Titans. The NFL announced the switch on Wednesday. The previous...
Sep 30, 2020
Canadian Michael Woods finished third in Fleche Wallonne classic race
HUY, Belgium - Ottawa's Michael Woods finished third as Marc Hirschi extended his stellar run in a breakout cycling season to win the Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday. In his first start a...
Sep 30, 2020
