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Betts, Ohtani help Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win over Padres

Betts, Ohtani help Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win over Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mookie Betts homered for the second straight night, Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 8-0 on Wednesday night to force a deciding Game 5 in their tense National Leagu

WHL Roundup: DuPont leads Everett Silvertips to 5-1 win over Regina Pats

REGINA — Defenceman Landon DuPont's goal and two assists helped the Everett Silvertips to a 5-1 win over the host Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday.
Calgary Flames battle back to defeat Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in overtime

Calgary Flames battle back to defeat Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in overtime

VANCOUVER — Connor Zary scored 1:33 into overtime and the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-5 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Anthony Mantha led Calgary with a goal, an assist and a fight.
Winnipeg's Hellebuyck earns 38th career shutout, Jets trounce Oilers 6-0

Winnipeg's Hellebuyck earns 38th career shutout, Jets trounce Oilers 6-0

EDMONTON — Mason Appleton had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets trounced the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 in the season-opener for both teams Wednesday. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout.
Montembeault shows he's up to the task as Canadiens' No. 1 in season-opening win

Montembeault shows he's up to the task as Canadiens' No. 1 in season-opening win

MONTREAL — With the pressure of starting the season the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goalie, Sam Montembeault felt the nerves running through him before puck dropped at the Bell Centre.

QMJHL Roundup: Henneberry hat trick leads Cape Breton to 6-4 win over Gatineau

GATINEAU, Que. — Joseph Henneberry scored a hat trick for Cape Breton in a 6-4 win over host Gatineau on Wednesday in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League.
Stanton hits go-ahead homer, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS

Stanton hits go-ahead homer, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of bullpens, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series at Kauffman Stadium.

OHL Roundup: Brantford's Lardis scores hat trick in 5-1 win over Sarnia

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Nick Lardis scored a hat trick for the Brantford Bulldogs in a 5-1 win over the Sarnia Sting on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League. The Chicago Blackhawks' draft pick also had an assist for a four-point night.
Montembeault posts 48-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener

Montembeault posts 48-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.
Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies

Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phi