National Sports

Canada on the rise in FIFA rankings, cracks all-important top six in CONCACAF

Canada climbed six places to No. 69 in the latest FIFA rankings, leapfrogging El Salvador to crack the top six in the CONCACAF region. The move, powered by a famous 2-0 upset win over the U.S. on Oct.

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Australian Minjee Lee takes 1-stroke lead at LPGA tournament

BUSAN, Korea, Republic Of — Minjee Lee overcame changing weather conditions at the Buick Ladies Championship to take a one-stroke lead with a bogey-free 6-under 66 after the first round of the LPGA tournament in South Korea.

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Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead

HOUSTON — Stephen Strasburg's time had come. Famously held out of the post-season seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night.

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Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season World Series Washington 12 Houston 3 (Washington leads series 2-0) --- NHL Ottawa 5 Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 2 --- AHL Chicago 3 Texas 2 Belleville 3 Laval 2 Grand Rapids 3 Milwaukee 0 Binghamton 4 WB/Scranto

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Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season World Series Washington 12 Houston 3 (Washington leads series 2-0) --- NHL Ottawa 5 Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 2 --- AHL Chicago 3 Texas 2 Belleville 3 Laval 2 Grand Rapids 3 Milwaukee 0 Binghamton 4 WB/Scranto

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Spurs rally to top Knicks, 120-111, spoiling Barrett's debut

SAN ANTONIO — The lessons are coming early for New York Knicks Canadian rookie RJ Barrett. From his first NBA game? "You've got to keep going, especially if you get up," the Mississauga, Ont., native said.

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Pozuelo's late penalty lifts Toronto FC past New York City FC in MLS playoffs

NEW YORK — Toronto FC moved within one win of returning to the MLS Cup final for the third time in four years with a dramatic 2-1 victory over New York City FC in the Eastern Conference semifinal Wednesday.

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Duclair scores twice to lead Senators over Red Wings 5-2

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators haven't had much to celebrate so far this season, but coach D.J. Smith was pleased with his team's effort on the penalty kill Wednesday night.

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Kevin Koe rolls to victory in opening game at Masters

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Reigning Canadian men's champion Kevin Koe is off to a winning start in the 2019-20 Grand Slam of Curling. Koe's Alberta rink beat Team Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, Ont.

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MLB, players' union report positive talks on opioids testing

HOUSTON — Major League Baseball and its players' union are optimistic talks are progressing on testing for opioids following the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

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