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CF Montreal fends off MLS playoff elimination, face Orlando in regular-season finale

CF Montreal fends off MLS playoff elimination, face Orlando in regular-season finale

MONTREAL — CF Montreal's MLS playoff hopes come down to their final game of the regular season after a 2-0 win Wednesday over the Houston Dynamo.
Del Mastro scores OT winner for Steelheads in 3-2 win over Frontenacs

Del Mastro scores OT winner for Steelheads in 3-2 win over Frontenacs

Ethan Del Mastro scored the overtime winner for the Mississauga Steelheads in a 3-2 win Wednesday over the host Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL. Del Mastro, a defenceman drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, produced the winner at 4:59 of extra time.
Jakub Brabenec leads Islanders to 4-1 win over Voltigeurs in QMJHL

Jakub Brabenec leads Islanders to 4-1 win over Voltigeurs in QMJHL

Jakub Brabenec's goal and assist paced the Charlottetown Islanders to a 4-1 win over the host Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL on Wednesday.
VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100

VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 109-100 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
World Series TV viewers up 20% from 2020 but down from 2019

World Series TV viewers up 20% from 2020 but down from 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves' six-game victory over the Houston Astros averaged 11,750,000 viewers on Fox, the network said Wednesday.
AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey will announce retirement

AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey will announce retirement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.
Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas

Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit before his sports car slammed into the rear of a vehicle that burned, killing a 23-year-old woman, prosecutor
Fox reaches deal with UEFA for next 2 European Championships

Fox reaches deal with UEFA for next 2 European Championships

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Sports will be the broadcast home of the next two European Championships after reaching a six-year agreement with UEFA. Fox takes over the rights from ESPN, which had covered the last four Euros.
HHOF: Former Blackhawks assistant Brad Aldrich's name no longer appears on Cup

HHOF: Former Blackhawks assistant Brad Aldrich's name no longer appears on Cup

TORONTO — Brad Aldrich no longer appears on the Stanley Cup. The Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed in an email to The Canadian Press on Wednesday the disgraced former Chicago Blackhawks video coach's name is now covered by Xs on the trophy.
Penguins star Crosby, defenseman Dumoulin on COVID-19 list

Penguins star Crosby, defenseman Dumoulin on COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol on Wednesday after both tested positive.