The Associated Press NEW YORK — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem. Kaepernick started a national conversation about political activism by athletes […]
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The Canadian PressDan Ralph HAMILTON–Simoni Lawrence hasn’t forgot about the last time the Hamilton Tiger-Cats faced the Calgary Stampeders. Hamilton’s colourful linebacker had a front-row seat to Calgary’s lopsided 60-1 victory at McMahon Stadium back on July 29. Lawrence, the Ticats’ defensive catalyst, only could watch because of a leg […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second-straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox. As Houston prepares to host the N.Y. Yankees tonight in Game 1 of its first […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton VANCOUVER–The Winnipeg Jets are finding their stride following a nightmarish start to the season. Patrik Laine and Tyler Myers scored 3:13 apart late in the second period last night as Winnipeg doubled the Vancouver Canucks 4-2. The Jets opened the schedule with an embarrassing 7-2 loss […]
The Associated PressSteve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Carson Wentz said he saw some things from the Carolina Panthers he hadn’t seen on film leading to three first-half sacks and plenty of pressure. It didn’t bother the Philadelphia Eagles’ second-year quarterback. Wentz came up big in a huge game, throwing for 222 yards […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich WASHINGTON–The Chicago Cubs win whenever they need to, with whatever it takes. Even a seven-out save by Wade Davis to preserve a shrinking lead and a “Did that really happen?” four-run inning against Washington’s Max Scherzer in a thriller of a Game 5 last night. That […]
By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs win whenever they need to, with whatever it takes, even a seven-out save by Wade Davis to preserve a shrinking lead and a “Did that really happen?” four-run inning against Washington’s Max Scherzer in a thriller of a Game […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–Coach Mike Babcock warned his Leafs about the danger of the young Devils but the message apparently did not get through. Miles Wood and Pavel Zacha each scored twice as unbeaten New Jersey recorded the franchise’s first-ever 3-on-5 goal in a 6-3 win over Toronto last […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen CHICAGO–Stephen Strasburg gave Washington everything he had–and it was more than enough. So much for all those questions about heart and character. Strasburg shook off an illness and pitched seven dominant innings, and Michael A. Taylor hit a late grand slam, as the Nationals blanked the […]
The Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–Justin Thomas collected the Jack Nicklaus Award as the U.S. PGA Tour player of the year a couple of days before heading to Malaysia in a bid to win his third-successive CIMB Classic. Little wonder then the two-time defending champ was off his game slightly […]
The Associated PressSteve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Cam Newton is locked in and on target. Carolina’s quarterback is on a mini-tear entering a Thursday night showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, completing 77.4 percent of his passes over the last two games for 671 yards with six touchdowns. That’s well above Newton’s career […]
By Ronald Blum The Associated Press COUVA, Trinidad — The United States was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase. Twenty-eight years after a stunning victory here put the Americans back in the World […]
