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Surging Blue Bombers blitz Elks 55-27, clinch playoff spot

Surging Blue Bombers blitz Elks 55-27, clinch playoff spot

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros had a feeling during warm-up that it could be a special game between his Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Elks on Friday. He was correct.
Eriksson Ek gets five points as Wild whip Jets 8-5 in pre-season tilt

Eriksson Ek gets five points as Wild whip Jets 8-5 in pre-season tilt

SAINT PAUL — Joel Eriksson Ek scored two goals and added three assists as the Minnesota Wild grounded the Winnipeg Jets 8-5 in NHL pre-season action on Friday.
Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox

Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox

DETROIT (AP) — Riley Greene hit an RBI double and the Detroit Tigers scored two runs on wild pitches in a 4-1 win over the record-breaking Chicago White Sox on Friday night, clinching a spot in the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
OHL roundup: Doucette scores in OT as Sting edge Spitfires 5-4

OHL roundup: Doucette scores in OT as Sting edge Spitfires 5-4

SARNIA, Ont. — Tyson Doucette scored 1:42 into overtime to give the Sarnia Sting a wild 5-4 win over the visiting Windsor Spitfires in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night.
Marlins strike early, crush Blue Jays 15-5

Marlins strike early, crush Blue Jays 15-5

TORONTO — Xavier Edwards made franchise history on Friday by becoming the first Miami Marlins player to record three triples in a single game. His achievement helped the Marlins crush the fading Toronto Blue Jays 15-5 at Rogers Centre.
QMJHL roundup: Sea Dogs net first victory with 6-2 road win over Islanders

QMJHL roundup: Sea Dogs net first victory with 6-2 road win over Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — The visiting Saint John Sea Dogs scored three unanswered goals in the first period en route to a 6-2 victory against the Charlottetown Islanders in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday at the Eastlink Centre.
Suwannapura tops contingent of Razorbacks on NW Arkansas leaderboard

Suwannapura tops contingent of Razorbacks on NW Arkansas leaderboard

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Jasmine Suwannapura birdied the final two holes for an 8-under 63 and the top spot Friday on a leaderboard crowded with Arkansas Razorbacks in the LPGA Tour's Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Internationals storm back at Presidents Cup to tie elite golf tournament 5-5

Internationals storm back at Presidents Cup to tie elite golf tournament 5-5

L'ÎLE-BIZARD—SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE — South Korea's Tom Kim and Canada's Taylor Pendrith called on International team fans to be louder at Royal Montreal Golf Club after a disappointing first round at the Presidents Cup.
Wayne Gretzky dusts off golf clubs one more time for hole-in-one exhibition

Wayne Gretzky dusts off golf clubs one more time for hole-in-one exhibition

L'ÎLE-BIZARD—SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE — Wayne Gretzky is happy to come out of retirement for one day. As a golfer, however.
Montreal police make arrest in Presidents Cup golf apparel theft

Montreal police make arrest in Presidents Cup golf apparel theft

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they've arrested a man in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in golf merchandise tied to the Presidents Cup PGA Tour being held this week in the city. Police say that on Sept. 20 and Sept.