National Sports

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — The Canadian combo of Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing rolled to a pair of impressive victories on the opening day of world mixed doubles curling championship on Saturday in South Korea.

OTTAWA — A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets will be looking to grab 2-1 leads in their respective opening-round NHL playoff series' when action continues tonight in Winnipeg and Tampa, Fla.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings scored an overtime power-play goal for the second time in three games to lead their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers two games to one.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild had a short memory after a lopsided loss in Dallas, and insist they'll move on quickly from their latest victory.

SASKATOON — The Saskatoon Blades refuse to go away without a fight.

NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put Toronto ahead in the first inning with his 11th home run in the Bronx and Brandon Belt drove in four runs to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 6-1 Friday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Islanders were locked in another tight game with the Carolina Hurricanes until a big goal late opened a record-setting scoring outburst and helped New York get a big home win after a pair of one-goal losses on the road.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Bruins don't lose often. And losing two in a row, that's been almost unheard of for this team this season.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — A Lim Kim birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and the lead Friday in the suspended second round of the rain-delayed Chevron Championship.