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Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China...

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.4% in […]

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Shesterkin stops 29 shots as Rangers open season by drilling Sidney Crosby...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Chris Kreider scored […]

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Chris Paul makes exhibition debut with the Spurs, sets up Wembanyama for dunk...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama seem to already be clicking. Paul — a 12-time All-Star entering his 20th season in the NBA — made his preseason […]

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Sam Montembeault makes 48 saves, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 1-0 in season opener

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored on a first-period power play and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 on Wednesday night in […]

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Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead homer in the eighth, Yankees beat Royals 3-2...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of bullpens, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals […]

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One pitch wipes out summer of success, and Phillies fall short for 16th...

NEW YORK (AP) — One pitch wiped out six months of success, the cruelty of 21st century baseball that rewards autumn ability over summer superiority. Carlos Estévez crouched on the […]

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Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory. The...

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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. embraces the boos from Royals fans in the new role...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Turns out that Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is just fine playing the role of playoff villain. Chisholm made headlines after New York lost […]

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Canadiens out last Maple Leafs

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored on a first-period power play and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 on Wednesday night in […]

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OHL Roundup: Brantford’s Lardis scores hat trick in 5-1 win over Sarnia

BRANTFORD, Ont. – Nick Lardis scored a hat trick for the Brantford Bulldogs in a 5-1 win over the Sarnia Sting on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League. The Chicago […]

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Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild […]

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Beauvillier, Blomqvist help Penguins rebound from opening loss with 6-3...

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night. Sidney […]

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Alonza Barnett III, Lloyd Summerall III spark James Madison to 39-7 romp over...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Alonza Barnett III sandwiched a touchdown pass and a touchdown run around a pick-6 by Lloyd Summerall III in a big second quarter and James Madison […]

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Yankees beat Royals 3-1, advance to ALCS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched like a postseason ace Thursday night, holding the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings and sending the New […]

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Royals star trio of Witt, Pasquantino and Perez fail to deliver as Yankees...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez carried the Royals back to the postseason for the first time in a decade, a whirlwind turnaround […]

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18-year-old Macklin Celebrini scores a goal in his hyped debut for the Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini didn’t take long to make an impact for the San Jose Sharks. The 18-year-old rookie scored San Jose’s first goal of the season […]

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Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dallas scored three goals on consecutive shots in the second period to hold off the Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night in the season opener for both […]

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Alberta nurses to hold ratification vote on mediator-recommended agreement

EDMONTON – Nurses in Alberta are set to vote later this month on a mediator’s recommended settlement with their employers. The United Nurses of Alberta says an online ratification vote […]

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David Fry’s HR and run-scoring bunt help Guardians beat Tigers 5-4, forcing...

DETROIT (AP) — David Fry was called on to make two clutch plays at the plate, and he delivered both times to extend the Cleveland Guardians’ season. Fry delivered a […]

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News briefs for Thursday, October 10, 2024

A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Thursday, October 10, 2024 BBQ hose sparks fire 8:11 PM A faulty propane hose on a barbecue is believed to have caused […]

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