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Wednesday's Games MLB World Series Houston 5 L.A.

Wednesday's Games MLB World Series Houston 5 L.A.

LOS ANGELES — George Springer hit so many clutch home runs, he was a clear pick for World Series MVP. He often was the Most Vocal Person, too — and that might be the most remarkable part of his story.

DENVER — Nikola Jokic received some playful ribbing for his errant, behind-the-back pass on a fast break late in the first half. On this night, that was about all that went wrong for the Denver Nuggets.

EDMONTON — A game against the struggling Edmonton Oilers was what they Pittsburgh Penguins needed to get their road trip back on track.

TORONTO — It's been a record-breaking season for Alex Singleton. The six-foot-two, 235-pound linebacker has helped anchor a Calgary Stampeders defence that's tops in the CFL in fewest offensive points allowed (17.

OTTAWA — Home ice hasn't exactly been an advantage for the Ottawa Senators this season. After eight games the Senators are just 2-2-4 in the confines of the Canadian Tire Centre. In comparison, Ottawa is 3-0-1 on the road.

VANCOUVER — Brian Boyle says he wakes up every day thinking about hockey. After a difficult six weeks, the New Jersey Devils forward will be back playing the game he loves on Wednesday night.

TORONTO — Sandro Fiorino has been named interim head coach of the Canadian women's rugby team for its November tour to England. It promises to be a stiff challenge.

EDMONTON — Brandyn Thompson's season is over. The Edmonton Eskimos announced Wednesday the veteran defensive back suffered a season-ending ruptured left Achilles during the club's 29-20 home win over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.