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The Western Hockey League wants to give the Victoria Royals a new playmate in the Island playpen.

CALGARY - Ken Dryden believes shining an intense spotlight on concussions is the way to spur meaningful prevention and treatment.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ernesto Frieri isn't about to stop throwing fastballs in the ninth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, even after A.J. Pierzynski made him pay for one.

SAN FRANCISCO - The Arizona Diamondbacks have become adept at playing close games, and realize there is little room for error. There already have been eight decided by one run, and five others by two runs.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Clippers blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, then got the ball in the hands of All-Star Chris Paul with the score tied and overtime looming.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Angel Stadium fans already boo A.J. Pierzynski every time he comes to the plate. The Texas catcher figured he might as well give them another good reason.

With Bays United winning the Jackson Cup and Saanich Fusion the regular-season championship, Cowichan FC seemed the forgotten team this season in the Vancouver Island Soccer League. But nobody can ignore it now.

NLL coach returns to Victoria as assistant coach

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco first baseman Brandon Belt is determined to force his way back into the lineup. A few more hits like his game-winning single Monday night certainly could help press that issue.

CINCINNATI - Even on a good night, the Cubs can't win a close one.