Former Canucks captain Trevor Linden to carry Olympic torch during relay across CanadaVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden has been asked to run a leg during the Olympic torch relay. Settlement of dispute paves way for Formula One race to return to Montreal next yearMONTREAL — Formula One is set to return to Montreal next year. Laird, Inge help Tigers snap five-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Blue JaysDETROIT — Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Tigers 7, Blue Jays 2
Hill’s ninth inning two-run homer caps comeback, lifts Jays to 8-6 win over slumping TigersDETROIT — Aaron Hill hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning Saturday night, capping the Toronto Blue Jays’ come-from-behind 8-6 victory over the slumping Detroit Tigers. Blue Jays 8, Tigers 6
Senators send disgruntled winger Heatley to Sharks for Michalek, Cheechoo, 2nd-round pickThe San Jose Sharks made the big move that has been expected ever since their best regular season ended with a first-round playoff exit, acquiring disgruntled winger Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Flames invite former All-Star Fleury to training camp on a tryout basisCALGARY, Alberta — Calgary is where Theo Fleury started his remarkable NHL career. It may also be where he resurrects it after a six-year absence. Derek Jeter tops Lou Gehrig, sets Yankees hit record in rain-shortened 10-4 loss to OriolesNEW YORK — Derek Jeter’s record-breaking hit came early. The Baltimore Orioles took over late. Small boy runs onto Comerica Park fieldDETROIT — Three days after Rafael Nadal was kissed by an intruder at the U.S. Open, there was an even stranger invader at Friday night’s Tigers-Blue Jays game at Comerica Park — a 6-year-old boy. Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4
Hill has four hits to help Blue Jays continue Tigers skid with 6-4 winDETROIT — Aaron Hill had four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Detroit Tigers’ slump with a 6-4 victory Friday night. With thumb healed, Vonn looks ahead to adding Olympic gold to her resumeCHICAGO — It’s thumbs up for Lindsey Vonn. Ex-NHL player Mike Danton granted parole; says target of murder-for-hire plot was his fatherKINGSTON, Ontario — Former NHL player Mike Danton has been granted full parole after pleading guilty five years ago in a failed murder-for-hire plot. Judge doesn’t show his hand as Coyotes bankruptcy auction enters 2nd dayPHOENIX — The auction for the Phoenix Coyotes entered its second and final day Friday and, after four months, the judge is offering few hints on his decision. USOC hopes to be interviewing candidates for CEO by end of yearCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee will begin interviewing search firms to assist in the hiring of a new chief executive officer next month, and hopes to be talking with prospective candidates by the end of the year. Bankruptcy judge raises possibility of rejecting both bids to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has raised the possibility of rejecting both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Blue Jays 3, Twins 2
Jose Bautista hits solo homer, Brett Cecil wins finale as Blue Jays beat Twins 3-2TORONTO — Minnesota keeps failing to pressure Detroit in the AL Central. Sale of Canadiens to a group led by the Molson family is moving forwardLAVAL, Quebec — The sale of the Montreal Canadiens to a group led by the Molson family is going ahead. James Balsillie, NHL take bids to bankruptcy auction in effort to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — Finally, auction day has come for the Phoenix Coyotes. It’s two days, actually. Cabrera, Morneau homer as Twins beat Roy Halladay for first time, top Blue Jays 4-1TORONTO — Justin Morneau and Orlando Cabrera homered and the Minnesota Twins finally got the best of Roy Halladay, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night. Twins 4, Blue Jays 1
On pause _ for now. USOC chief says she still thinks network could benefit Olympic sportsCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee isn’t giving up the idea of its own television network. Blue Jays 6, Twins 3
John McDonald hits three-run homer, Ricky Romero gets win as Blue Jays beat Twins 6-3TORONTO — John McDonald hit a three-run homer to key a six-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. Where are AL pennant races? Yankees sweep doubleheader with Rays to open 9-game lead in EastNEW YORK — Labor Day has come and gone, and there’s hardly a pennant race in the American League. Ohno awaits a dance of another sort: a bid to make 3rd Olympic short-track speedskating teamMARQUETTE, Mich. — The soul-patched one still glides low around the ice, powering past his rivals in the turns. NHL cites studies that put relocation fee for Coyotes up to $195 millionPHOENIX — Two studies conducted for the NHL set a potential relocation fee of $101 million to $195 million to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario. Twins 6, Blue Jays 3
Joe Mauer has 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Twins beat Blue Jays 6-3TORONTO — For once, good pitching and hitting clicked on the same day for the Minnesota Twins. Darwitz’s third-period goal, Vetter’s 34 saves help US beat Canada 2-1 to win Canada Cup titleVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Natalie Darwitz didn’t want to let a scary hit keep her out of Sunday’s title game against archrival Canada, as long as it wouldn’t keep her out of the high-traffic areas. Suzann Pettersen wins Canadian Women’s Open, first victory since 2007PRIDDIS, Alberta — A text message from the greatest closer in golf helped give Suzann Pettersen the confidence she needed to end a long winless streak. Pettersen easily wins Canadian Women’s Open, her first victory since 2007PRIDDIS, Alberta — Suzann Pettersen closed with a 1-under 70 for a five-shot victory at the Canadian Women’s Open, her first LPGA Tour win in nearly two years. Toronto rookie Ruiz hits RBI single, later beaned in 8-run burst during 14-8 win over YankeesTORONTO — On a day of miscues and muffed plays, one scary moment stood out. |