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Astros dismiss sign-stealing implications by White Sox pitcher

Astros dismiss sign-stealing implications by White Sox pitcher

CHICAGO (AP) — The Houston Astros found themselves in familiar territory Monday, brushing aside comments by Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera after he implied they stole signs while winning the first two games of the AL Division Series in their
Connor McDavid's Oilers add forward depth, primed for big playoff push in 2021-22

Connor McDavid's Oilers add forward depth, primed for big playoff push in 2021-22

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed up a new supporting cast for Connor McDavid. The question is how far can they go in playoff prime time.
After busy off-season, Vancouver Canucks hungry for elusive playoff spot

After busy off-season, Vancouver Canucks hungry for elusive playoff spot

VANCOUVER — A single word resonates for the Vancouver Canucks heading into a new NHL season — playoffs.
'No forgetting': Leafs look to move forward after another playoff disappointment

'No forgetting': Leafs look to move forward after another playoff disappointment

The Maple Leafs thought they had addressed the problem.
NHL set to return: 'A little more of a normal season'

NHL set to return: 'A little more of a normal season'

Mark Scheifele is ready for the NHL to feel normal again. And after 19 months living in a global pandemic, very different at the same time. Fans in the stands, road trips to the U.S.
Canada plays the Reggae Boyz to a scoreless draw in World Cup qualifier

Canada plays the Reggae Boyz to a scoreless draw in World Cup qualifier

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Missing some key players and facing a physical Jamaica side under fire for a poor start to the final round of World Cup qualifying, Canada emerged with a valuable away point after a scoreless draw Sunday.
Canada's Fernandez outlasts Pavlyuchenkova, advances to round of 16 at Indian Wells

Canada's Fernandez outlasts Pavlyuchenkova, advances to round of 16 at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canadian Leylah Fernandez rallied from an error-filled first set to defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a marathon match in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open Sunday night.
García, Grandal shine as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

García, Grandal shine as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

CHICAGO (AP) — Two big swings by pint-sized Leury García. A rule-testing run by Yasmani Grandal. Solid relief work from Liam Hendriks and company. Right when the Chicago White Sox got in big trouble, they found a way.
Scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

Scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

Sunday's Games MLB Playoffs American League Division Series Boston 6 Tampa Bay 4 (13 innings) (Boston leads series 2-1) Chicago 12 Houston 6 (Houston leads series 2-1) --- NBA Pre-Season San Antonio 101 Orlando 100 Chicago 102 Cleveland 101 Milwaukee
Swiatek, Murray advance to 3rd round at Indian Wells

Swiatek, Murray advance to 3rd round at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif (AP) — Iga Swiatek routed 25th-seeded Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Andy Murray had to work a lot harder to get there.