Posts Tagged Canada

Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) is congratulated by teammates Evgeni Malkin (71) and James Neal after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during second-period NHL hockey playoff game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

OTTAWA (AP) — Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Cesar Ramos throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

TORONTO (AP) — There hasn’t been a whole lot of relief for Tampa Bay this season.

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Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach

In this April 30, 2013, file phot, Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault directs the team during hockey practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.

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Bautista powers Blue Jays past Rays 4-3

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista hits a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Helickson during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista is one dangerous hitter, and he loves to come to the plate with the game on the line.

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Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

BALTIMORE (AP) — Before deciding to promote Kevin Gausman to the big leagues, Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential downside of the move.

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