National Sports

Giovinco back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

GENOA, Italy — Sebastian Giovinco is back in the Italy squad after an absence of nearly three years, but Mario Balotelli has been left out.

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Ticats veteran slotback Luke Tasker forever indebted to former coach Austin

Luke Tasker will forever be grateful to Kent Austin.

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Dave Anderson, sports columnist, Pulitzer winner, dies at 89

NEW YORK — Dave Anderson, a genteel sports writer whose elegant, descriptive prose won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary as a columnist for The New York Times, died Thursday. He was 89.

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Trump takes credit for helping NFL with Canada

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. President Donald Trump is taking credit for pushing Canada to allow Canadian ads to be shown during Super Bowl broadcasts as part of the negotiations over the revamped trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Toronto FC ticket prices on the rise although damage varies depending on spot

TORONTO — On pace for its worst league showing in four years, Toronto FC is raising ticket prices for next season.

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Scores and Schedule

Thursday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL Pittsburgh 7, Washington 6, OT Boston 4, Buffalo 0 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT Columbus 3, Detroit 2, OT Nashville 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Chicago 4, Ottawa 3, OT Winnipeg 5, St.

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Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL Pittsburgh 7, Washington 6, OT Boston 4, Buffalo 0 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT Columbus 3, Detroit 2, OT Nashville 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Chicago 4, Ottawa 3, OT Winnipeg 5, St.

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Ryu sharp, Dodgers hit 3 HRs, beat Braves 6-0 in NLDS opener

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers made a surprising and much talked-about decision to start Hyun-Jin Ryu over Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. Swell choice.

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Laine scores, Hellebuyck makes 41 saves, Jets beat Blues 5-1

ST. LOUIS — Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn't mind the expanded workload on Thursday night. Patrik Laine, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1.

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Kane scores in overtime as Blackhawks spoil Senators' home opener

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators may have lost their home opener, but are encouraged by their performance Thursday night.

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