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Canada's Andreescu, Fernandez fall in quarterfinals at Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez were eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Friday. Andreescu was ousted after dropping a 6-2, 6-1 decision to Britain's Katie Boulter.

Oct 25, 2024 8:19 AM Read more >

Nico Echavarria shoots another 64 to lead the Zozo Championship by 2 shots after the second round

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Nico Echavarria shot a 6-under 64 on Friday — matching his 64 on Thursday — to lead by two shots over Taylor Moore and Justin Thomas after the second round of the Zozo Championship in Japan.

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Maja Stark takes 2nd-round lead at LPGA Malaysia with Marina Alex 1 stroke behind

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Maja Stark shot a 6-under 66 Friday to take the lead after two rounds of the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship, with a 34-year-old American just one stroke behind.

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Buoyed by squash's Olympic inclusion and date change, Canadian Women's Open on rise

TORONTO — When Squash Canada CEO Jamie Nicholls thinks about the impact Pro Squash Association tournaments have had in this country, a conversation with former world No. 1 Jonathon Power comes to mind.

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Panthers beat Rangers 3-1 as Bobrovsky reaches career milestone

NEW YORK (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his 400th career win, and the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 on Thursday. Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe scored early first-period goals for Florida.

Oct 25, 2024 12:47 AM Read more >

Nikolaj Ehlers scores OT goal to lift unbeaten Winnipeg to 4-3 win over Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored the winning goal 1:26 into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets remained unbeaten this season with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

Oct 25, 2024 12:26 AM Read more >

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho contributing in ways big and small to NHL team's success

CALGARY — When Sebastian Aho isn't doing the big things, he's doing the little things to help the Carolina Hurricanes win games.

Oct 25, 2024 12:20 AM Read more >

Binnington backstops Blues over Maple Leafs in Woll's return to action

TORONTO — Jordan Binnington made 40 saves as the St. Louis Blues downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday night. Dylan Holloway, with two, Philip Broberg, Alexandre Texier and Jake Neighbours scored for St. Louis (5-3-0).

Oct 24, 2024 11:49 PM Read more >

'Lazy hockey': Blues down Leafs in Berube's first game against St. Louis since firing

TORONTO — Craig Berube ran a gauntlet of emotions Thursday morning. The Maple Leafs head coach was poised to face the St.

Oct 24, 2024 11:11 PM Read more >

An extra point for the Warriors: NBA finds a missed free throw actually went in

NEW YORK (AP) — Golden State's blowout win at Portland on Wednesday got a little better on Thursday. One point better, to be precise.

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