National Sports

Leafs' Andersen to start against Penguins after missing game with sore knee

TORONTO — Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will get the start when Toronto hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock made the announcement following today's morning skate.

Oct 18, 2018 12:50 PM Read more >

Ryan Suzuki aiming to join brother Nick as a first-round draft pick in 2019

TORONTO — Ryan Suzuki isn't shy when the chance to chirp his older brother Nick comes his way. That's how it's been since they were kids playing mini-stick hockey and video games in their family home.

Oct 18, 2018 11:35 AM Read more >

Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday after a Texas grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

Oct 18, 2018 7:35 AM Read more >

Benintendi, Red Sox hold off Astros 8-6 for 3-1 ALCS lead

HOUSTON — Andrew Benintendi charged in hard and left his feet. Make the catch, Boston wins. If not ... no telling. On this night, though, even a ball the Red Sox didn't grab went their way.

Oct 18, 2018 3:57 AM Read more >

Fan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS loss

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve was sure he'd hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it was a double, at least, when he watched the ball ricochet back onto the field.

Oct 18, 2018 3:17 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff dreams faint after 4-1 loss to Sporting KC

VANCOUVER — Russell Teibert didn't have an explanation for the Vancouver Whitecaps' meltdown Wednesday night, but he did have an apology. "That was a team that gave in.

Oct 18, 2018 1:58 AM Read more >

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season NL Championship Series Los Angeles 5 Milwaukee 2 (Dodgers lead series 3-2) AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 6 (Red Sox leads series 3-1) --- NHL Montreal 3 St. Louis 2 Washington 4 N.Y.

Oct 18, 2018 1:27 AM Read more >

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season NL Championship Series Los Angeles 5 Milwaukee 2 (Dodgers lead series 3-2) AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 6 (Red Sox leads series 3-1) --- NHL Montreal 3 St. Louis 2 Washington 4 N.Y.

Oct 18, 2018 1:26 AM Read more >

Frolik fired up after benching, scores twice for Flames in 5-2 win over Bruins

CALGARY — A healthy scratch for the Calgary Flames in their previous game, Michael Frolik scored twice in a 5-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday. "It feels good when you can help the team win the game," the veteran winger said.

Oct 18, 2018 1:24 AM Read more >

US wins CONCACAF qualifying final 2-0 over Canada

FRISCO, Texas — Rose Lavelle is still trying to regain some of the confidence that was shaken when she was injured.

Oct 18, 2018 12:22 AM Read more >