National Sports

D.C. United rallies late to beat Toronto FC 3-2 in wild MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — D.C. United matched Toronto FC's comeback with one of its own in a wild MLS season opener Saturday.

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Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy dominates Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 291

DUBLIN — Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy moved a step closer to a title shot by winning a unanimous decision over Pedro (The Game) Carvalho in a dominant showing in the co-main event at Bellator 291 on Saturday.

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QMJHL roundup: Phoenix rise in third period, blank Mooseheads 3-0

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Mike Malott submits Yohan Lainesse in all-Canadian UFC welterweight matchup

LAS VEGAS — (Proper) Mike Malott submitted Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse in an all-Canadian welterweight matchup on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

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Kirk battles, takes 2-shot lead into final round at Honda

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Chris Kirk’s last win on the PGA Tour was nearly eight years ago. He’s put himself in a position to change that at the Honda Classic.

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Canadian teams lose openers at world junior curling championships

FÜSSEN, Germany — The Canadian teams were winless after the opening day at the world junior curling championships. Scotland's Orrin Carson beat Landon Rooney of Whitby, Ont., 7-2 in men's play Saturday.

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Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for second-round draft pick

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

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Siakam scores 29 points, Raptors edge Pistons, 95-91

DETROIT (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Toronto Raptors in their fourth straight win, a 95-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Gary Trent Jr.

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Roslovic's 3rd period goals lift Blue Jackets over Edmonton

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jack Roslovic scored twice in the third period on his way to a four-point game, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Saturday despite giving up a four-goal lead.

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Blue Jays kick off Grapefruit League schedule with 9-7 win over Pirates

BRADENTON, Fla. — Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi threw two scoreless innings as Toronto kicked off its Grapefruit League schedule with a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

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