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With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in the spotlight for World Series Game 6
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Mr. Splitty has returned. Showcased by World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, split-finger fastballs have been used for 6.8% of postseason pitches this year, more than double last year’s 2.4% and up from 1.5% when pitch tracking started in 2008. “There’s so many good pitches in today’s game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Bassitt willing to do whatever it takes for Blue Jays to win World Series
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — For three years, Chris Bassitt has been hoping for another chance at winning a World Series. Now that the opportunity has arrived, he’ll do anything to make it happen. Bassitt, who has been a starting pitcher for most of his 11 years in Major League Baseball, will again be in the bullpen as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey Hendrickson, Breece Hall among biggest names who could be moved before the NFL’s trade deadline
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Christian McCaffrey, Roquan Smith and Von Miller were the best trade deadline acquisitions over the past four years. NFL teams looking to bolster their playoff hopes for a run at the Super Bowl have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to make a trade. Of course, it takes two to make a deal. Several moves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gausman vs. Yamamoto in Game 6 of World Series; Blue Jays hold 3-2 lead over Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are a win away from winning their first World Series since 1993. Kevin Gausman gets the start as Toronto hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of Major League Baseball’s championship. The Blue Jays lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for L.A. after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hye-Jin Choi increases her lead to 5 strokes after 2 rounds at the LPGA Malaysia event
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Hye-Jin Choi tapped in for a birdie after missing a 20-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole to give her a 6-under 66 Friday and a five-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship. Choi, who played on the South Korea team in last week’s International Crown, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia wins the toss and fields against India after tribute to dead teenage cricketer
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia captain Mitch Marsh won the toss Friday and opted to field first against India in a Twenty20 international that was preceded by a tribute to a teenage cricketer who died in a training accident in Melbourne earlier this week. Both teams were wearing black armbands in memory of 17-year-old cricketer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston in action against Carolina after overtime victory
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes (7-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (6-7, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes after the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime. Boston has a 6-7 record overall and a 5-3-0 record in home games. The Bruins are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings visit the Ducks after Kasper’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Detroit Red Wings (8-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (5-3-1, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings visit the Anaheim Ducks after Marco Kasper’s two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Red Wings’ 4-3 shootout win. Anaheim is 5-3-1 overall and 1-1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken play the Rangers following Montour’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
New York Rangers (5-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (5-2-3, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the New York Rangers after Brandon Montour’s two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Kraken’s 4-3 overtime loss. Seattle is 3-0-1 at home and 5-2-3 overall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders bring losing streak into matchup with the Capitals
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
New York Islanders (4-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (6-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders look to break a three-game slide with a victory over the Washington Capitals. Washington has a 6-4 record overall and a 3-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets host the Penguins after Vilardi’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins (8-2-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (8-3, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Gabriel Vilardi’s two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Jets’ 6-3 win. Winnipeg is 4-3-0 in home games and 8-3 overall. The Jets ... Read More »
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