National Sports

QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2

BATHURST, N.B. — Robert Orr scored a power-play goal and one while short-handed as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

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Hadwin in three-way tie for Shriners lead in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defending champion Tom Kim felt the vibes and found his groove Saturday in Las Vegas with a 9-under 62 that gave him a three-way share of the lead in the Shriners Children's Open and a chance to win the same tournament twice in one s

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Connor scores twice, adds assist as Jets win home opener 6-4 over Panthers

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele showed how fired up he was to play in the Winnipeg Jets’ home-opener Saturday afternoon. Scheifele had a goal, assist and a fight for the ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ in Winnipeg’s 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers.

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Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home

EDMONTON — According to the official scorebook, James Letcher Jr.’s wild, winding touchdown return went for 125 yards. He thinks he ran a lot more than that.

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Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

CALGARY — Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League's North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.

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Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Argentina's rugby team doesn't have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when it was winning the soccer World Cup less than a year ago.

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Tkachuk, Chychrun each score twice to lead Senators over Flyers in home opener

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says his team has a foundation in place after a disciplined win in its home opener.

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Canada-Brazil international women's soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax

HALIFAX — Canada's women's soccer friendly against Brazil in Halifax is a sellout, just 20 minutes after tickets went on sale to the general public. The 10th-ranked Canadians face No. 9 Brazil at Oct.

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Canada's Fernandez through to Hong Kong Open final with win over Blinkova

HONG KONG — Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first final in 19 months after a 6-2, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Anna Blinkova on Saturday at the Hong Kong Open. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., raced through the first set before No.

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Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP sources

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday.

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