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Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Woodcroft, assistant Manson after sluggish start

Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Woodcroft, assistant Manson after sluggish start

EDMONTON — Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson's fates were already sealed before the Edmonton Oilers took the ice in Seattle Saturday night.
Camilo Villegas wins in Bermuda, his first title since his young daughter died of brain cancer

Camilo Villegas wins in Bermuda, his first title since his young daughter died of brain cancer

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Camilo Villegas ended a long and emotional drought when he came up with key birdies down the stretch Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, his first victory since losing his 22-month-old daug
Djokovic secures year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals

Djokovic secures year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Novak Djokovic has secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time.
Spizzirri scores as Cape Breton tops Montreal 1-0 in U Sports men's soccer final

Spizzirri scores as Cape Breton tops Montreal 1-0 in U Sports men's soccer final

SYDNEY, N.S. — Jacob Spizzirri's first-half goal stood up as the winner as Cape Breton defeated Montreal 1-0 on Sunday in the U Sports men's soccer final. Daniel Clarke had six saves for the shutout.
Retornaz beats Edin 6-5, Gim tops Homan 7-6 at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

Retornaz beats Edin 6-5, Gim tops Homan 7-6 at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

PICTOU, N.S. — Italy's Joel Retornaz defeated Sweden's Niklas Edin 6-5 to win the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National on Sunday at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. Retornaz made an open hit to concede a single in the eighth end for the win.
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene

76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. broke a rib when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Philadelphia's Center City, authorities said.
Fernandez clinches win as Canada tops Italy in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Fernandez clinches win as Canada tops Italy in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

SEVILLE, Spain — Marina Stakusic provided yet another upset victory and Leylah Fernandez continued her unbeaten run Sunday as Canada won its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title with a 2-0 win over Italy. Stakusic, the world No.
Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says

Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says

HOUSTON (AP) — Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press.
Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany

Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday.
Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her second

Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her second

LEVI, Finland (AP) — Dealing with a bruised bone in her left knee after a training crash 11 days ago, Mikaela Shiffrin would have been happy with second place. But it turned out even better for the American. Petra Vlhova, who led Shiffrin by 0.