National Sports

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

HOUSTON — Asked what went wrong for his Tampa Bay Rays, manager Kevin Cash invented a word. "We got Verlandered," Cash said.

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UMaine unsatisfied with probe of game cut short by fireworks

ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine is unhappy with Kent State's investigation of a decision to cut short a tied women's field hockey game to make way for fireworks for a football game.

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Kansas apologizes for risque Snoop Dogg show at hoops event

LAWRENCE, Kan.

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'Every day we're fighting': Whitecaps still working as dismal season ends

VANCOUVER — Heading into their final game of the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps aren't ready to quit fighting.

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Strasburg, Scherzer pitch Nats past Dodgers to even NLDS

LOS ANGELES — The bullpen gate swung open and out trotted ... Max Scherzer? Yep, Washington's ace surprised the Los Angeles Dodgers and even a few teammates in the eighth inning Friday night.

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LeMahieu, Yankees torment Twins again, 10-4 in ALDS opener

NEW YORK — New post-season , same old story for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins.

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Friday's Game

Friday's Games CFL Hamilton 42 Edmonton 12 --- NHL Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 Washington 2 N.Y.

Oct 4, 2019 10:15 PM Read more >

Ticats remain unbeaten at home with convincing 42-12 victory over Eskimos

HAMILTON — Playing at home continues to be a huge advantage for Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Evans threw two touchdown passes to lead Hamilton to a convincing 42-12 win over the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday night.

Oct 4, 2019 9:11 PM Read more >

Jets rally from 4-goal deficit, spoil Devils' Hughes debut

NEWARK, N.J. — The Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak over the New Jersey Devils to seven games in a way coach Paul Maurice can't recall in 25 years of coaching.

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Mitch Marner scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the road for the first time this season, two of Toronto's stars and one newcomer did enough scoring to help keep the Maple Leafs unbeaten.

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