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Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5

Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is 35. So is Ryan Zimmerman. The Washington Nationals would not be headed to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers without them. "We're a bunch of viejos.
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Alex Pietrangelo scores winner as Cup-champion Blues down Maple Leafs 3-2

Alex Pietrangelo scores winner as Cup-champion Blues down Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs gave the defending Stanley Cup champions all they could handle for long stretches Monday. And the St. Louis Blues responded with what won them their rings last June — in the end, they found a way.
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Molina wins it in 10th, Cards top Braves 5-4, Game 5 next

Molina wins it in 10th, Cards top Braves 5-4, Game 5 next

ST. LOUIS — They all knew. Every single one of them. Paul Goldschmidt and all the St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie Albies and the rest of the Atlanta Braves. Tough to beat Yadier Molina in a big post-season spot.
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Toronto FC has early start of playoff match against D.C. United moved back

Toronto FC has early start of playoff match against D.C. United moved back

Toronto FC will have its first-round MLS playoff match against visiting D.C. United kick off at 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 19. Originally slated to start at noon that day, the match's start time was moved back in an announcement late Monday night.
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Senators get Vladislav Namestnikov in trade with New York Rangers

Senators get Vladislav Namestnikov in trade with New York Rangers

OTTAWA — Forward Vladislav Namestnikov was acquired by the Senators in a trade with the New York Rangers on Monday night for defenceman Nick Ebert and Ottawa's fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The Rangers will retain 18.
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Hang Time: Canadian climber McColl tinkers with training for Tokyo Olympics

Hang Time: Canadian climber McColl tinkers with training for Tokyo Olympics

TORONTO — Shake hands with Canadian climber Sean McColl and you can quickly tell his workout routine includes unique training moves. The firm grip doesn't come by accident.
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Search for offence starts with physical game for new Calgary Flame Milan Lucic

Search for offence starts with physical game for new Calgary Flame Milan Lucic

CALGARY — The puck had only to be in the general vicinity of Milan Lucic in the Calgary Flames' home-opener for the Saddledome to take up the call.
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Analysis: Playoff elimination sparks talk about potential change with Argos

Analysis: Playoff elimination sparks talk about potential change with Argos

It's been a monumental fall from grace for the Toronto Argonauts. Since winning the '17 Grey Cup, the Argos have managed to win just six regular-season games.
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Canada and South Africa have a fight-filled history at the Rugby World Cup

Canada and South Africa have a fight-filled history at the Rugby World Cup

Former Canada captain Gareth Rees can't escape the memory of getting sent off at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
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Canadian men's gymnastics team falls short of Olympic berth

STUTTGART, Germany — Canada will not compete in the men's team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after failing to earn a quota spot on Monday at the world championships. Canada finished 17th at the worlds.
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