Reunited and it feels so good: Kidd, Marion glad to be teammates on MavericksDALLAS — Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances. Venutra pulls a Rachel Alexandra, beats the boys in Woodbine MileTORONTO — Ventura has won the Woodbine Mile to become the first female to win the $1 million race at Woodbine Racetrack. Rays 3, Blue Jays 1
Rays complete sweep by beating Toronto ace Roy Halladay for 4th time this seasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Price allowed one run over 6 2-3 innings, Carl Crawford hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Sunday. Beckham scores and has an assist to lead Galaxy past Toronto FC 2-0CARSON, Calif. — David Beckham scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. Niklas Hagman scores OT winner as Leafs beat Flyers 5-4TORONTO — Niklas Hagman scored two goals, including unassisted at 1:23 of overtime, to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Rays 4, Blue Jays 0
Garza stops 9-game winless streak, Longoria drives in 108th run as Tampa Bay beats Toronto 4-0ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Garza struck out 10 while stopping a personal nine-game winless streak and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Saturday night. Bruins say they did their best to keep Kessel before acceding to his trade requestBOSTON — The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto. Toronto Leafs acquire high-scoring forward Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Toronto Leafs acquire Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. James Shields stops 10-game home winless streak, Rays score 6 runs in third to beat Jays 11-4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — James Shields won at home for the first time in more than three months, and eight straight Tampa Bay batters reached base to start a six-run third inning that helped the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 Friday night. Rays 11, Blue Jays 4
Toronto Leafs acquire rights to Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins, the teams said Friday. Maple Leafs-Penguins Sums
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This time, Yankees fight back with bats in 5-4 win over Blue JaysNEW YORK — This time the Yankees fought back with their bats. Wozniewski’s goal lifts Bruins to 3-2 win over LeafsTORONTO — Andy Wozniewski’s tiebreaking goal in the third period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Bruins-Maple Leafs Sums
Yankees C Posada, Toronto P Carlson suspended 3 games each after brawlNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl. Toronto P Carlson suspended 3 games, more penalties expected after Yankee Stadium brawlNEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson has been suspended three games, and other penalties were expected the day after a bench-clearing brawl at Yankee Stadium. Matsuzaka returns with 6 shutout inning as Red Sox top Angels 4-1 in potential playoff previewBOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka gave the Los Angeles Angels another thing to worry about in October. The Red Sox right-hander returned from a three-month stint on the DL with six shutout innings on Tuesday night to lead Boston to a 4-1 victory over the Angels, their likely first-round playoff opponent. Posada, Carlson in middle of bench-clearing brawl during Toronto’s 10-4 win over YankeesNEW YORK — Yankees star Jorge Posada and Toronto reliever Jesse Carlson got into a fight near home plate, leading to a frenzied, bench-clearing brawl during the Blue Jays’ 10-4 victory over New York on Tuesday night. Blue Jays 10, Yankees 4
Swedish goaltender Gustavsson’s bid to make Maple Leafs stalled by heart problemTORONTO — Swedish goaltender Jonas Gustavsson’s bid to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been stalled by a heart problem coach Ron Wilson describes as a minor concern. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Scuraro’s second error gives Tigers 6-5 come-from-behind win over Blue JaysDETROIT — Marco Scutaro’s second error of the game allowed Brandon Inge to score from second base in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday night. Tigers 6, Blue Jays 5, 10 innings
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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
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. |