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Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

MONTREAL — CF Montreal missed out on the playoffs this Major League Soccer season by the slimmest of margins.
Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen

Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen

After a flare-up at an English club rugby game between London Irish and the Worcester Warriors, referee Wayne Barnes called the offending players over and calmly read them the riot act. "I understand this is an important game.
Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

TORONTO — Zach Collaros won't be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years.
Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win

Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win

It won't affect the West Division standings but the Calgary Stampeders' regular-season finale is significant for the franchise. Calgary (6-11) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on Friday night with both teams having clinched playoff spots.
NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers

NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers

Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple — a little less would have to do.
Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming

Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming

Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall.
A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers

A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m. (Fox); Game 2, Saturday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m.
MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPA LEAGUE The unravelling of Ajax is proving to be one of the saddest soccer stories of the season.
NHL roundup: Avalanche top Islanders 7-4 for 6th straight win

NHL roundup: Avalanche top Islanders 7-4 for 6th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 on Tuesday night for their NHL-record 15th straight road win.
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corbin Carroll ducked late into the Arizona Diamondbacks' clubhouse with his uniform pants stained in dirt — two stolen bases will get a player dirty — but was otherwise clean when he was spotted by the rest of his bubbly-bathed t
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