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Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

Blue Jays look to end scoring drought and move closer to securing a playoff berth

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' offence has gone quiet at the worst possible time. After back-to-back shutout losses, the team will try to finally put some runs on the scoreboard and move closer to securing a playoff spot tonight against New York.
B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

SURREY, B.C. — The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. The Riders took a 31-13 lead into the fourth quarter back on Aug. 20.
Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied the Colorado Rapids 2-2 on Wednesday night. Vancouver (11-10-9) played its seventh straight away match, going 3-2-2.
McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was having a quiet game by his standards Wednesday night, but the Edmonton Oilers captain was a factor when it mattered the most.
Mangiapane scores shootout winner for Flames in 3-2 pre-season win over Jets

Mangiapane scores shootout winner for Flames in 3-2 pre-season win over Jets

WINNIPEG — Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf handled an escalating workload and a shootout in a 3-2 pre-season win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
Wheat Kings edge Raiders 4-3 in WHL, Edwards suspended 25 games

Wheat Kings edge Raiders 4-3 in WHL, Edwards suspended 25 games

Roger McQueen scored twice for the Brandon Wheat Kings in a 4-3 win Wednesday over the visiting Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League. The Moose Jaw Warriors doubled the Regina Pats 4-2 in the other lone game on the WHL schedule.
Mathieu Joseph makes a case for remaining an Ottawa Senator

Mathieu Joseph makes a case for remaining an Ottawa Senator

MONTREAL — Mathieu Joseph sure seems like a player Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith wants to keep around.
Judge helps Yankees hammer Jays 6-0; Toronto waits another day to clinch playoff spot

Judge helps Yankees hammer Jays 6-0; Toronto waits another day to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — The best pitcher in the American League put the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff hopes on hold, at least for another day.
Brad Gushue, Kerri Einarson start strong in PointsBet Invitational curling

Brad Gushue, Kerri Einarson start strong in PointsBet Invitational curling

OAKVILLE, Ont. — The reigning Canadian men's and women's champions cruised to opening victories Wednesday at the PointsBet Invitational curling tournament.
Conor Timmins' two goals, two assists lead Leafs to 5-2 pre-season win over Sabres

Conor Timmins' two goals, two assists lead Leafs to 5-2 pre-season win over Sabres

ST. THOMAS, Ont. — Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins scored twice and had two assists in a 5-2 pre-season win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday in St. Thomas, Ont.