National Sports

Matthews leads Canada past United States 16-6 in opener of indoor worlds

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mark Matthews had three goals and four assists as Canada downed the United States 16-6 on Thursday night to open the world indoor lacrosse championship.

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Bo Horvat's two-point night leads Canucks past Oilers 6-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON — Sven Baertschi looks like he has fully recovered from concussion issues that kept him to just 26 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season.

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Minshew, defence shine as Jaguars thump Titans 20-7

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Minshew Mania is gaining momentum.

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Hays robs Guerrero, Jays sweep Orioles with 8-4 victory

BALTIMORE — It didn't matter to Austin Hays that the game he was in had absolutely no bearing on the playoff picture. That was the last thing on his mind as he chased after a soaring line drive that appeared destined to go over the wall.

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OHL Roundup: Philip Tomasino leads IceDogs past Wolves 6-3 in season opener

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Philip Tomasino scored twice, including the eventual winner, as the Niagara IceDogs doubled the Sudbury Wolves 6-3 on Thursday in the first Ontario Hockey League game of the season.

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Brendan Gallagher scores twice in Canadiens' 5-4 shootout win over Panthers

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens' offence did just enough in regulation, and in the shootout, to remain perfect in the pre-season.

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Senators, star defenceman Thomas Chabot agree to eight-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators believe the future looks a lot brighter after signing star defenceman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, US$64-million contract extension Thursday.

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Paul Beirne to step down as CPL president at conclusion of debut season

TORONTO — Paul Beirne is stepping down as president of the Canadian Premier League at the end of the season. The league said Beirne will be leaving in November "to pursue a club opportunity." It did not elaborate.

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Toronto a launching pad for Dream Gap Tour women's hockey games

Marie-Philip Poulin dreams of a day when hockey is a career option for young girls. The Canadian forward is among the women giving the Dream Gap Tour its star power.

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'Hard-headed' Mike Reilly becomes CFL's last quarterback standing

SURREY, B.C. — Amid a disappointing season for the B.C. Lions, Mike Reilly is accomplishing a feat unrivalled by his colleagues across the league — he's staying healthy.

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