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Sports Briefs - October 27, 2016

The World Series is all tied up at a game apiece.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians for their first win in the World Series in 71 years. Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs and Jake Arrieta carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as Chicago topped the Indians 5-1 in Game 2.

Game 3 takes place Friday night in Chicago.

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The Toronto Raptors are starting the NBA season on a high note.

DeMar DeRozan scored 21 of his 40 points in a spectacular third quarter to propel Toronto to a 109-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the team's season opener.

DeRozan's 40 points broke Vince Carter's Raptors record of 39 points in an opening night game.

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In the NHL -- the Montreal Canadiens earned their fifth straight victory with a 3-2 win over the Islanders.

Elsewhere -- the Edmonton Oilers earned their fourth win in five home games, beating Washington 4-1.

And Anaheim scored five goals in the second period to rout Nashville 6-1.

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In Junior C hockey -- the Wallaceburg Lakers dropped a 5-2 decision to Amherstburg.

While in Junior B action -- the LaSalle Vipers downed Lambton Shores 10-4.

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