National Sports

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-high four goals Sunday night, the last with 53.

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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.

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Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1

ST. LOUIS — Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready.

Oct 6, 2019 7:19 PM Read more >

Toronto FC beats Columbus and earns home game in first round of MLS playoffs

TORONTO — Decision day worked out nicely for Toronto FC on Sunday. Toronto came into the final day of the MLS regular season in sixth place, needing to beat Columbus and have D.C.

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Dismal Vancouver Whitecaps season ends with 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake

VANCOUVER — After capping a disappointing season with yet another loss, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning their attention to the future.

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Orji Okwonkwo leads Impact over Red Bulls 3-0 in MLS season-finale

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact wasted one of their best performances of the season on a game that meant nothing for them in the standings.

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Canada falls 12-7 to Spain in women's rugby sevens fifth-place match

GLENDALE, United States — Spain rallied in the second half to beat Canada 12-7 on Sunday in the fifth-place game at the World Rugby Sevens series.

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Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds

DOHA, Qatar — Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahmed, from St. Catharines, Ont.

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Thanks to hard work and timely inspiration, Wolfpack rise up rugby league ranks

TORONTO — In advance of the Million Pound Game, Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott had team performance analyst Chris O'Connor put together a video.

Oct 6, 2019 8:32 AM Read more >

Canadian women's team drops 4-0 decision to Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan — Canada dropped a 4-0 decision to Japan on Sunday in an international friendly women's soccer match at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Mana Iwabuchi gave the host side the lead six minutes into the game.

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