National Sports

Benintendi, Red Sox hold off Astros 8-6 for 3-1 ALCS lead

HOUSTON — Andrew Benintendi charged in hard and left his feet. Make the catch, Boston wins. If not ... no telling. On this night, though, even a ball the Red Sox didn't grab went their way.

Oct 18, 2018 12:57 AM Read more >

Fan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS loss

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve was sure he'd hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it was a double, at least, when he watched the ball ricochet back onto the field.

Oct 18, 2018 12:17 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff dreams faint after 4-1 loss to Sporting KC

VANCOUVER — Russell Teibert didn't have an explanation for the Vancouver Whitecaps' meltdown Wednesday night, but he did have an apology. "That was a team that gave in.

Oct 17, 2018 10:58 PM Read more >

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season NL Championship Series Los Angeles 5 Milwaukee 2 (Dodgers lead series 3-2) AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 6 (Red Sox leads series 3-1) --- NHL Montreal 3 St. Louis 2 Washington 4 N.Y.

Oct 17, 2018 10:27 PM Read more >

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season NL Championship Series Los Angeles 5 Milwaukee 2 (Dodgers lead series 3-2) AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 6 (Red Sox leads series 3-1) --- NHL Montreal 3 St. Louis 2 Washington 4 N.Y.

Oct 17, 2018 10:26 PM Read more >

Frolik fired up after benching, scores twice for Flames in 5-2 win over Bruins

CALGARY — A healthy scratch for the Calgary Flames in their previous game, Michael Frolik scored twice in a 5-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday. "It feels good when you can help the team win the game," the veteran winger said.

Oct 17, 2018 10:24 PM Read more >

US wins CONCACAF qualifying final 2-0 over Canada

FRISCO, Texas — Rose Lavelle is still trying to regain some of the confidence that was shaken when she was injured.

Oct 17, 2018 9:22 PM Read more >

Cavaliers' dominance over Raptors doesn't carry into season opener

TORONTO — Most of his teammates had left for the bus by the time Kevin Love emerged from the shower. The Cavaliers star said he needed to wash away the "ugliness" of Wednesday's 116-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the season opener for both teams.

Oct 17, 2018 9:00 PM Read more >

Leonard has 24 points, 12 boards and Raptors beat Cavs 116-104 in opener

TORONTO — A new superstar, a new head coach, and a victory for the new-look Raptors to open what's been one of the most-anticipated NBA regular seasons for Toronto in awhile.

Oct 17, 2018 8:55 PM Read more >

Gallagher scores late winner after turnover, Canadiens edge Blues 3-2

MONTREAL — Claude Julien doesn't want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season. The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row and improved to 4-1-1 after defeating the St.

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