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Grichuk, Smoak, Hernandez hit HRs, Blue Jays top Twins 7-4

MINNEAPOLIS - The Toronto Blue Jays are finding their swing - and wins are following. Randal Grichuk, Justin Smoak and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs and the Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 Th...

Apr 20, 2019

Attention to detail crucial for Maple Leafs after mistakes cost them in Game 4

BOSTON - Mike Babcock's frustration didn't stem from the Boston Bruins scoring on the power play - it was how the sequence unfolded. The Maple Leafs had gone over their opponent's lethal man adva...

Apr 20, 2019

Cracks showing in newly remodelled Toronto FC facade after wild Minnesota win

TORONTO - Another win and show of offensive might from Toronto FC. But cracks are beginning to show in the newly remodelled TFC facade. In the absence of the injured Drew Moor, Toronto (4-1-...

Apr 20, 2019

Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse

MANCHESTER, England - Soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the 24-hour campaign. Talks with the social media compani...

Apr 20, 2019

Avalanche hot at the right time, cruise past Flames into second round

CALGARY - Colorado had to be at its best over the final month of the of the regular season just to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Avalanche are still playing at that high level an...

Apr 20, 2019

Lowry holds 1-stroke lead halfway through rainy RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Shane Lowry parred his final two holes Saturday to hold on to a one-stroke lead through two rounds in the rain-delayed RBC Heritage. Lowry was among 56 players who didn't fi...

Apr 20, 2019

Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4

DENVER - In the clear, Mikko Rantanen angled his stick back as he waited for the cross-ice pass to arrive. Once it did, he dropped to his left knee to give a little extra. His aim was true and his arm...

Apr 19, 2019

Colorado Avalanche oust Calgary Flames from NHL playoffs with 5-1 win

CALGARY - Add the Calgary Flames to shocking Stanley Cup playoff exits this season. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Flames 5-1 on Friday to win their first-round series four games t...

Apr 19, 2019

Toronto's Stroman shuts down Athletics for first win of year

OAKLAND, Calif. - Marcus Stroman struck out six and pitched into the ninth, Brandon Drury homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night to snap a seven-game losing ...

Apr 19, 2019

Brooke Henderson, Nelly Korda tied for lead in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, Hawaii - Defending champion Brooke Henderson shot a 3-under 69 on Friday at blustery Ko Olina Golf Club for a share of the third-round lead with Nelly Korda in the Lotte Championship. Korda h...

Apr 19, 2019