National Sports

TEHRAN, Iran — Flag-draped Iranian women watched a FIFA soccer match from inside a Tehran stadium Thursday, the first time they've been freely allowed into a stadium in decades.

MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to leave its doping "shortcomings" in the past, even as it faces questions regarding data tampering.

ATLANTA — The St. Louis Cardinals turned the diamond into a giant pinball machine, dinging hits all over SunTrust Park. By the time the Atlanta Braves finally got the third out, it was the most productive first inning in post-season history.

VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat has been trying to hide the news for weeks.

VANCOUVER — Coach Travis Green says his Vancouver Canucks were in need of a victory as they headed into their home opener.

LOS ANGELES — Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night and advance to the NL Champion

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season National League Division Series St. Louis 13 Atlanta 1 (Cardinals win series 3-2) Washington 7 L.A.

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season National League Division Series St. Louis 13 Atlanta 1 (Cardinals win series 3-2) Washington 7 L.A.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres newcomer Marcus Johansson has quickly gained an appreciation of how captain Jack Eichel can take over a game.

VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat has been named the newest captain of the Vancouver Canucks. The team made the announcement Wednesday night in a special ceremony ahead of the Canucks home opener against the L.A. Kings.