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VANCOUVER — Ty Rattie says the Edmonton Oilers want to start their season strong, even if there are no points at stake.

The winger helped power his team to their second victory in a row Tuesday night, with the Oilers beating the Canucks 4-2 in Vancouver.

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles trudged off the field following a historic loss, still not absorbing that they are part of one of the worst teams in franchise history.

PARIS — If the World Cup had given the impression that Lionel Messi was slipping down soccer's pecking order, the Argentine star made it clear he remains at the top of his game.

SURREY, B.C. — Yet another injury has Travis Lulay back on the sidelines.

The veteran B.C. Lions quarterback had his left shoulder dislocated when he was tackled by Montreal Alouettes defensive end John Bowman in the first quarter of Friday's game.