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Challenges wanted. Former NHLer, broadcaster, Nick Kypreos likes the climb

TORONTO — Asked for his take on the Maple Leafs' recent free-agent shopping spree, Nick Kypreos pauses.

Oct 19, 2020 7:16 AM Read more >

L.A. Galaxy snap extended losing skid with 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps

LOS ANGELES — Coach Marc Dos Santos feels that an "incredible mistake" by the referee changed the game for his Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night. The L.A. Galaxy beat the 'Caps 1-0 thanks to an injury-time goal from Kai Koreniuk.

Oct 18, 2020 10:03 PM Read more >

Toronto FC edges Atlanta to end a gruelling five-game stretch with another win

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — After a gruelling five games in 16 days, Toronto FC departed East Hartford on Sunday night for a welcome two-day reunion -- albeit under quarantine -- with loved ones back home.

Oct 18, 2020 7:04 PM Read more >

Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7

PITTSBURGH — One by one the dominos toppled. The NFL's best running game fell first. The passing game came next, quickly followed by the optimism that somehow things would be different for the Cleveland Browns. It never is. Not in Pittsburgh anyway.

Oct 18, 2020 6:19 PM Read more >

Jason Kokrak wins CJ Cup to get PGA Tour title in 233rd try

LAS VEGAS — In his 10th season, in his 233rd tournament, Jason Kokrak can finally call himself a PGA Tour winner. Kokrak earned every bit of it Sunday in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek.

Oct 18, 2020 5:53 PM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps finalize transfer of Serbian centre back Ranko Veselinovic

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have made Serbian centre back Ranko Veselinovic a member of the club long term.

Oct 18, 2020 4:50 PM Read more >

Weir settles for second as Mickelson wins to go 2 for 2 on senior tour

RICHMOND, Va. — Phil Mickelson likes to play aggressively and found the PGA Tour Champions' stop at The Country Club of Virginia the perfect place to begin his preparations for the Masters.

Oct 18, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

Joe Thornton on decision to sign with Maple Leafs: 'This team is ready to win now'

TORONTO — Joe Thornton had plenty of conversations concerning the next, and perhaps final, step in his illustrious NHL career.

Oct 18, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Toronto FC upset at decision not to award Supporters' Shield trophy this year

TORONTO — Inside Toronto FC's training centre, one wall of the two-storey entrance hall is covered with an array of team photos. Another has cubbyholes cut into it to showcase the team's trophies. Hoisting hardware is what the MLS team is all about.

Oct 18, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

Zverev beats Canada's Auger-Aliassime in Cologne to end title wait

COLOGNE, Germany — Alexander Zverev ended his 17-month wait for a title by drawing on the pain of his U.S. Open final defeat to beat Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 and win the Cologne Indoors on Sunday.

Oct 18, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >