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IS militants hit US-backed Kurdish fighters in north Syria
BEIRUT - A U.S.-backed force and two Syrian activist groups say Islamic State militants have carried out an attack in the city of Raqqa in northern Syria. The early Wednesday attack targeted a post of...
Oct 09, 2019
US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
WASHINGTON - The White House said Sunday that U.S. forces in northeast Syria will move aside and clear the way for an expected Turkish assault, essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought along...
Oct 08, 2019
7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS lead
WASHINGTON - David Freese wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series. Neither was Kik Hernndez or Chris Taylor. All are right-handed batters, and all knew ...
Oct 08, 2019
Doughty scores OT winner for Los Angeles Kings in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Drew Doughty scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Kings collected their first win of the season after falling 6-5 in thei...
Oct 08, 2019
Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, Tommy Pham also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays chased Justin Verlander early in beating the Houston Ast...
Oct 08, 2019
Anthony Mantha's 4th goal gives Red Wings 4-3 win over Stars
DETROIT - Anthony Mantha is picking up where he left off last season, giving the Detroit Red Wings hope the power forward can help them avoid enduring another rebuilding season. Mantha scored a career...
Oct 08, 2019
Greiss makes 35 saves, Islanders beat Jets 4-1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders relied heavily on Thomas Greiss last season, and their invariably calm netminder picked up right he where he left off. Greiss made 35 saves and Josh Bailey, Br...
Oct 08, 2019
Neal scores 4 to lead Oilers to 5-2 win over Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - James Neal had his first career four-goal game and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night. Zack Kassian also scored as Edmonton won its first road game ...
Oct 08, 2019
Heinola, inexperienced D lead Jets past Penguins, 4-1
PITTSBURGH - Ville Heinola scored his first NHL goal to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The Jets got their first win in Pittsburgh since returnin...
Oct 08, 2019
Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019