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OHL roundup: Dever helps 67's pounce on Wolves 5-2 for first win

OHL roundup: Dever helps 67's pounce on Wolves 5-2 for first win

OTTAWA — Jack Dever had two goals and an assist, Max Donoso made 19 saves, and the Ottawa 67's recorded their first victory of the young Ontario Hockey League season with a 5-2 decision over the Sudbury Wolves on Saturday at TD Place.
Red Wings rally to edge Maple Leafs 4-3

Red Wings rally to edge Maple Leafs 4-3

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings finished a successful NHL pre-season schedule with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens erupt for five goals in third period to beat Islanders 6-3

QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens erupt for five goals in third period to beat Islanders 6-3

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Emile Duquet and Alexis Morin each scored twice and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for five third-period goals in a 6-3 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League victory over the Charlottetown Islanders on Saturday.
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros power to 6-4 win in ALDS opener

Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros power to 6-4 win in ALDS opener

HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday.
Griffin stretches lead to 3 in Mississippi as he aims for first PGA Tour win

Griffin stretches lead to 3 in Mississippi as he aims for first PGA Tour win

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ben Griffin moved into position for his first PGA Tour victory with another bogey-free round Saturday for a 6-under 66, giving him a three-shot lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Texas' shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

Texas' shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

BALTIMORE (AP) — For the first time this post-season, the maligned Texas bullpen had to protect a slim lead in the late innings. Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc wobbled but didn't fall.
Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships

Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships

CALGARY — Valérie Maltais and Connor Howe had the golden touch in their respective 1,500-metre races on the third day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que.
Canada cricketers defeat Bermuda to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup for first time

Canada cricketers defeat Bermuda to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup for first time

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Canada is headed to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time ever after defeating Bermuda by 39 runs Saturday. Canada won the toss and elected to bat first at the National Sports Centre.
Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA

Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Hyo Joo Kim had a rough start, just like everyone else in windy, cool conditions Saturday in The Ascendant LPGA. She recovered with enough birdies for a 1-under 70, building a five-shot lead going into the final round.
Blue Jays GM Atkins says RHP Manoah had injection in shoulder, no structural damage

Blue Jays GM Atkins says RHP Manoah had injection in shoulder, no structural damage

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests on the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist haven't revealed any structural damage.