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MLB playoff roundup: Mets use five-run fifth inning to win Game 1 against Brewers 8-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwauke...

Oct 01, 2024

Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as Padres beat Braves 4-0 in playoff opener

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first post-season start as the San Diego Padres beat roo...

Oct 01, 2024

Senators score four power-play goals to edge Canadiens 4-3

MONTREAL - The Ottawa Senators' special teams turned in a superb performance in helping the visitors knock off the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday evening. Michael Amadio, A...

Oct 01, 2024

New Brunswick welterweight Christien Savoie beaten on Dana White's Contender Series

LAS VEGAS - Canadian welterweight Christien (Tiger) Savoie was stopped in the second round by unbeaten American Jacobe Smith on Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. The 32-year-old from Saint Joh...

Oct 01, 2024

Mets continue wild ride with 8-4 win over Brewers in playoff opener

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwauke...

Oct 01, 2024

Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans lead the Royals over the Orioles 1-0 to open AL Wild Card Series

BALTIMORE (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. made the most of his much-anticipated playoff debut, driving in the only run Tuesday to back Cole Ragans' six sharp innings and help the Kansas City Royals return from ...

Oct 01, 2024

Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series

HOUSTON (AP) - Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Se...

Oct 01, 2024

Canadian men edge Nepal with three balls remaining in T20 cricket match

KING CITY, Ont. - Former captain Saad Bin Zafar scored 33 not out Tuesday to lead Canada to a four-wicket win over Nepal in a T20 cricket match. After Nepal scored 139 for six in its 20 overs, the Can...

Oct 01, 2024

Toronto FC needs two wins and likely help from elsewhere to make MLS playoffs

TORONTO - With just two regular-season games remaining, Toronto FC sits on the MLS playoff bubble with no margin of error. Even two wins may not be enough to return to the post-season for the first ti...

Oct 01, 2024

Bombers, Ticats take win streaks into Friday night contest at Tim Hortons Field

Much has changed for Scott Milanovich and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats since their last meeting with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Zach Collaros's 10-yard touchdown strike to Kenny Lawler with 19 seconds rema...

Oct 01, 2024