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Canadian women's hockey team to play men's Junior A opponents in Alberta

Canadian women's hockey team to play men's Junior A opponents in Alberta

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team will play Alberta Junior A men's teams as part of its preparation for February's Winter Olympics. Canada will play road games against the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons on Oct. 18, the Olds Grizzlies on Oct.
Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff opener

Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff opener

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pumped his fists as he set down a star-studded Dodgers lineup all game long, then raised his pitching hand in appreciation after a masterful postseason debut.
Harris's two TDs power Bombers past Elks 30-3; Winnipeg wins sixth straight

Harris's two TDs power Bombers past Elks 30-3; Winnipeg wins sixth straight

WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers offence knew at halftime they were far from playing their best ball. He did something about it.
Andersson sparks Calgary Flames to 3-1 pre-season win over Winnipeg Jets

Andersson sparks Calgary Flames to 3-1 pre-season win over Winnipeg Jets

CALGARY — Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson is settling into quarterbacking Calgary's top power-play unit after getting a trial with it last season.
OHL Roundup: McDonnell stars in overtime as Rangers top Storm 6-5

OHL Roundup: McDonnell stars in overtime as Rangers top Storm 6-5

KITCHENER, Ont. — Declan McDonnell scored 2:27 into overtime as the Kitchener Rangers edged the Guelph Storm 6-5 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Canadian basketball star Kia Nurse suffers torn ACL in right knee

Canadian basketball star Kia Nurse suffers torn ACL in right knee

Canadian women's basketball star Kia Nurse will miss the remainder of the 2021 WNBA season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee.
Red Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1

Red Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — J.D.
QMJHL: Auger, Labelle lift Wildcats to 6-5 shootout win over Eagles

QMJHL: Auger, Labelle lift Wildcats to 6-5 shootout win over Eagles

MONCTON, N.B. — Thomas Auger and Vincent Labelle scored in the shootout as the Moncton Wildcats rallied to a 6-5 win over the Cape Breton Eagles on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.
Alex Ovechkin injured in Capitals' preseason finale

Alex Ovechkin injured in Capitals' preseason finale

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals' preseason finale against Philadelphia on Friday night with what the team called a lower-body injury and is set to be examined further Saturday.
Sam Burns in contention in Las Vegas week after victory

Sam Burns in contention in Las Vegas week after victory

LAS VEGAS — Sam Burns won the Sanderson Farms Championship last week and is trying to put it behind him. He's playing as though it never ended.