The Associated PressDave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Kan.–Martin Truex Jr. didn’t feel a sense of urgency to win yesterday’s race at Kansas Speedway because of its playoff implications, not with his spot in the next round safe following a victory at Charlotte. No, the sense of urgency was much more personal. […]
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The Associated Press DETROIT–Derek Dorsett has helped turn Vancouver’s first road trip of the season into a successful one. Dorsett scored his fourth goal of the trip as the Canucks used a dominant second period to pull away for a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night. “He’s […]
The Associated PressBen Walker LOS ANGELES–The L.A. Dodgers love their analytics, collecting so much data that manager Dave Roberts proudly proclaims: “I don’t see any team that’s more prepared than we are.” All the numbers, video, and advanced scouting reports are great. But firsthand looks are nice, too. So Curtis […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO–In Ricky Ray’s math, two trumps 60,098. Ray threw for 423 yards and a TD to become just the fourth player in CFL history to surpass 60,000 career passing yards. But the 15-year veteran was happier celebrating the Toronto Argonauts’ wild 29-28 home victory over the […]
The Associated PressJon Krawczynski MINNEAPOLIS–Even though he was signed to help the Vikings replace Adrian Peterson, Latavius Murray has been behind nearly from the day he stepped foot in Minnesota. Plowing through the Baltimore Ravens as he did yesterday should help him catch up in a hurry. Murray rushed for […]
The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY–Andrew Wiggins didn’t have time to get near the basket for a final shot. Just inside half-court was close enough. Wiggins’ desperation heave banked in as time expired to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 115-113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder last night. “I could see […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–C.J. Miles played the role of both shooter and teacher in his Toronto Raptors’ debut. The veteran sharp-shooter had six three-pointers and 22 points, and led a Raptors’ young and energetic second unit that stole the show on opening night, in a 117-100 victory over the […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen CHICAGO–When it was over, when Los Angeles finally had secured another trip to the World Series and Enrique Hernandez’s three big swings had become a part of playoff lore, the emotional utilityman just wanted to give his dad a big hug. It was one sweet performance […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer Calgary Stampeders who have played both offence and defence in games during their football careers feel a bit envious of Duron Carter. The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ star receiver will start on defence at cornerback in tonight’s game against Calgary. Roughriders’ coach Chris Jones said the absence of […]
The Associated PressJosh Dubow OAKLAND, Calif.–Wins have been so hard to come by for the Oakland Raiders that it took three tries at the final play for them finally to pull this one out and possibly save their season. Derek Carr threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree on […]
The Associated PressMatt Carlson CHICAGO–The Edmonton Oilers haven’t gotten off to the start they wanted–and just about everyone expected. Last night, they used sharp goaltending from Cam Talbot, a more energetic effort, and a late break to inch in the right direction. Mark Letestu scored on a power play with […]
By Jay Cohen The Associated Press CHICAGO — Enrique Hernandez put a Hollywood ending on an LA story three decades in the making. Fueled by a home run trilogy from their emotional utilityman, Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers are finally going to the World Series. Hernandez homered three […]
