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Going the Distance: Blue Jays drop 3-1 decision to Dodgers in Game 6 of World Series
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — Bad luck and a bad read. Two big plays involving Addison Barger were the difference in a World Series that’s going the distance. The Toronto Blue Jays nearly made a ninth-inning comeback but ended up dropping a 3-1 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 on Friday night. With pinch-runner Myles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer to start for Blue Jays in Game 7 but Dodgers pitcher is unknown
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are turning to surefire Hall of Famer Max Scherzer as their starter for Game 7 of the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers? It could be just about any pitcher on the roster except Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Manager John Schneider confirmed after Toronto’s 3-1 loss in Game 6 on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Dach’s late heroics help Hitmen beat Raiders 3-2 in OT
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
PRINCE ALBERT — Kale Dach set up the tying goal with 10 seconds left in the third period, then scored the winner 37 seconds into overtime as the visiting Calgary Hitmen rallied to knock off the Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday. Ethan Moore and Caine Wilke also scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Dodgers beat Jays 3-1 to force Game 7
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
The World Series is going the seven-game distance after the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 3-1 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 on Friday night at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays had runners in scoring position in the ninth inning but Andres Gimenez flew out and Addison Barger was doubled off at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scherzer to start for Blue Jays in Game 7 but Dodgers pitcher is unknown
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — Max Scherzer will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. But who Scherzer will face from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday is not yet known. Manager John Schneider confirmed after Toronto’s 3-1 loss in Game 6 on Friday that Scherzer, a surefire Hall of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic returns after 3-game absence, scores 44 to lead Lakers past Grizzlies 117-112
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team. Austin Reaves added 21 points for the Lakers and Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Giddey scores career-high 32 points, Bulls beat Knicks 135-125
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 on Friday night to stay undefeated and get out to their best start in nearly three decades. Ayo Dosunmu came of the bench to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans hold out hope after Blue Jays fail to clinch World Series title in Game 6
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — Excited anticipation turned into disappointment for Toronto Blue Jays fans as the team failed to clinch the World Series in Game 6, but there is still hope for Saturday’s decisive game. The Blue Jays lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday, muting the festivities at the Rogers Centre, where fans had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clay Thevenin, Blake Baker propel Louisiana Tech to 55-14 victory over Sam Houston
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Clay Thevenin rushed for 143 yards and three scores, Blake Baker had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Louisiana Tech breezed to a 55-14 victory over Sam Houston on Friday night. Baker completed 17 of 21 passes for 221 yards with an interception to help Louisiana Tech (5-3, 3-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer drives in Toronto’s lone run as he returns for World Series Game 6 against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit an RBI single for the Blue Jays’ lone run in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, making an impact after missing two games with an injury to his right side in Toronto’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Leading off as the designated hitter, Springer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils sign veteran goalie Jacob Markstrom to $12 million, 2-year contract
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils signed goalie Jacob Markstrom to a $12 million, two-year extension Friday despite a slow start to the season that included an injury. The new contract has the same value as Markstrom’s expiring $36 million, six-year deal. New Jersey acquired the 16-year veteran during the 2024 offseason. Markstrom ... Read More »
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