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Toronto's Stefan Frei, Chicago's Sean Johnson star in scoreless draw
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - One point and two uncalled handballs added up to a sense of frustration for Toronto FC coach Preki after Toronto's 0-0 tie with Chicago on Wednesday night. "I thought we started ...
Derek Holland pitches five strong innings as Rangers beat Blue Jays 8-1
TORONTO - When Toronto left-hander Marc Rzepczynski falls behind in the count, as he keeps doing this season, it usually isn’t too long before the Blue Jays are falling behind on the scoreboard. ...
Lowe keeps streak going against Pirates, Braves win 9-3 with 14 hits
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th straight time and the Atlanta Braves got the breakout victory they badly needed, beating the Pirates 9-3 on Wedne...
From Pakistani back alley to capitals of world, cricket betting in full swing
LAHORE, Pakistan - In a tiny room overlooking a slum, four men work a dozen or so phones, struggling to keep up with calls from Pakistanis placing illegal bets on a cricket match in England. Some p...
England coach Fabio Capello signals end of managerial career after Euro 2012
LONDON - England coach Fabio Capello plans to retire after the 2012 European Championship when his contract expires. The 64-year-old Italian, who took charge of England in 2008, kept his job after ...
Taylor Hall becomes second Edmonton Oilers player ever to wear No. 4
EDMONTON - With eyes fixed on the future, the Edmonton Oilers reached into their storied past Wednesday as president of hockey operations Kevin Lowe presented Taylor Hall with jersey No. 4. In a sy...
Vikings at Saints provides excellent matchup to open NFL season
Maybe this time Brett Favre won’t get picked off with victory in his grasp. In as juicy a season opener as the NFL could provide, Favre marches the Minnesota Vikings into New Orleans on Thursday ...
Canadian Olympic champion Huynh wins bronze at world wrestling championships
MOSCOW - Olympic champion Carol Huynh of Hazelton, B.C., came from behind to capture a bronze medal in the women's 48-kilogram division at the world wrestling championships Wednesday. She rallied t...
Bush: Whatever Heisman Trust decides 'out of my hands,' play speaks for itself
METAIRIE, La. - Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself. Bush says he "cannot confirm or deny" ...
Gartner moves off ski hill as coach and into office as Alpine Canada president
VANCOUVER - Long-time coach Max Gartner is moving off the ski hill into the corporate board room. Gartner was named president of Alpine Canada Wednesday, a move that shifts his focus from helping a...
