National Sports

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.

Oct 25, 2023 7:56 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 7:05 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 7:03 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 12:20 AM Read more >

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

Oct 25, 2023 12:19 AM Read more >

Struggling Flames burned 3-1 by visiting Rangers

CALGARY — Fuelled by a lethal power play, New York generated all of its offence in the second period on Tuesday night with Chris Kreider authoring the goal that gave the Rangers the lead for good.

Oct 25, 2023 12:14 AM Read more >

Canadian star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil wins fourth gold at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil picked up her fourth gold medal at the Pan Am Games as Canada continued its medal haul in the pool Tuesday. Mac Neil, from London, Ont.

Oct 24, 2023 11:12 PM Read more >

Hartman's 5-point night helps Wild whip Oilers 7-4

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored three goals as part of a career-high-tying five-point game, and the Minnesota Wild scored five times in the final period to beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Hellebuyck helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

WINNIPEG — For the second straight game, Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head to backstop the Jets to a 4-2 NHL victory over the St. Blues on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots, including two clearcut breakaways by St.

Oct 24, 2023 10:53 PM Read more >

Canucks end road trip with 4-2 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored goals early in the second period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 10:46 PM Read more >