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Bassitt saves Blue Jays' bullpen with six-inning outing after Scherzer put on IL
TORONTO - After learning newcomer Max Scherzer had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, Toronto Blue Jays veteran righty Chris Bassitt knew the importance of his first start of the young season. T...
Mar 30, 2025
Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour title
HOUSTON (AP) - Min Woo Lee kept his calm amid tremendous charges by Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland, winning the Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title with the best lag of his life t...
Mar 30, 2025
Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
WASHINGTON (AP) - For Alex Ovechkin, scoring the 890th goal of his career wasn't such a sweet moment; in fact, moving five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record didn't matter much to the...
Mar 30, 2025
Canada's Jacobs thumps South Korea's Kim 9-3 at world men's curling playdowns
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Brad Jacobs beat South Korea's Hyojun Kim 9-3 to remain unbeaten at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship. Jacobs opened with a three-ender and never trailed in the eigh...
Mar 30, 2025
Kyle Connor leads Jets past Canucks 3-1; Winnipeg stays ahead of Dallas in standings
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to their third consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Connor reached 90 points for the secon...
Mar 30, 2025
Bassitts triple down on Toronto-area charity by renewing donations pledge
TORONTO - When Chris Bassitt signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays he and his wife Jessica agreed that they wanted to give back to the community since they knew they'd be living in Canad...
Mar 30, 2025
Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals' home game Sunday against the Buffalo S...
Mar 30, 2025
'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake
A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed at least 1,600 people. Canadian ...
Mar 30, 2025
Europe's rearmament an 'extraordinary opportunity' for Quebec, Legault says
HANOVER - Quebec Premier Franois Legault believes Europe's rearmament presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for his province as it tries to diversify trade away from the United States. Legault told ...
Mar 30, 2025
Springer, Bassitt help Blue Jays split season-opening series with Orioles
TORONTO - George Springer's two-run single and starter Chris Bassitt's one-run performance in six innings of work was enough for a Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to sp...
Mar 30, 2025