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Urquidy, Bregman lead Astros over Nats 8-1 to tie Series 2-2
WASHINGTON - Jos Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washington's bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too. Houston and Washington are all...
Oct 26, 2019
Tkachuk leads Flames in 6-5 shootout win over Panthers
Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano was pleased with the way teammate Matthew Tkachuk delivered in a clutch situation. Tkachuk scored twice in regulation and added another in the shootout as th...
Oct 26, 2019
Obayashi's 40-year career defined by warning of war's horror
TOKYO - At 81, Nobuhiko Obayashi has terminal lung cancer, but his confrontation with death began so long ago it has characterized his decades of filmmaking. Obayashi has stayed true to himself throug...
Oct 26, 2019
Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors over Bulls 108-84
CHICAGO - Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, OG Anunoby added 17 and the Toronto Raptors spoiled Chicago's home opener by beating the Bulls 108-84 on Saturday night. The defending NBA champions went on a...
Oct 26, 2019
Lauther hits late field goal to lift Roughriders over Eskimos 27-24
EDMONTON - Brett Lauther nailed a 43-yard field goal with time expired as the Saskatchewan Roughriders won their second game in a row and fourth out of the last five with a 27-24 victory over the Edmo...
Oct 26, 2019
Jonathan Drouin scores twice to lead Canadiens over Leafs 5-2
MONTREAL - Two breakaway goals by Jonathan Drouin gave the Montreal Canadiens a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Brendan Gallagher, Joel Armia and Nick Suzuki also scored fo...
Oct 26, 2019
Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters
WASHINGTON - The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters during a clubhouse celebration, announcing the deci...
Oct 26, 2019
Outdoor NHL games a weather adventure for ice crews, players and coaches
REGINA - Derek King has made hockey ice in enough football and baseball stadiums to know he can't beat Mother Nature. He has to work with her. Saturday's Heritage Classic at Regina's Mosaic Stadi...
Oct 26, 2019
Japan trade minister resigns over vote buying scandal
TOKYO - Japan's trade minister resigned Friday a month into his job in a scandal over condolence money, expensive melons and other gifts allegedly offered to election supporters. Prime Minister Shinzo...
Oct 26, 2019
AP source: DOJ review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, a move that is likely to raise concerns tha...
Oct 26, 2019