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Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin's 2 goals

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin's 2 goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews still gets excited about facing Alex Ovechkin, one of his favorite players growing up. And even with Ovechkin authoring a vintage performance, Matthews found a way to steal the spotlight.
Canada's Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps in first place after short program at worlds

Canada's Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps in first place after short program at worlds

MONTREAL — Deanna Stellato-Dudek matched the home crowd's energy with fist pumps and elated cheers at centre ice. Maxime Deschamps called it "definitely the most emotional performance of my career." "It was really special," he said.

Toronto rattles off 11th straight PWHL win, beats Boston 2-1

Toronto won its 11th straight PWHL game Wednesday when it extended that streak with a 2-1 win over visiting Boston. Toronto (10-3-0-5) topped the PWHL standings three points ahead of Minnesota in the new six-team women's professional hockey league.
Two-win day puts Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women's world curling

Two-win day puts Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women's world curling

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's team has embraced the grind of an unforgiving schedule at the world women's curling championship. The wins keep on coming no matter when the Ottawa-based foursome is playing.
Yankees' Judge has RBI double in return from abdominal injury and Stanton hits 3 home runs

Yankees' Judge has RBI double in return from abdominal injury and Stanton hits 3 home runs

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Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate.
Playoff picture clear in Canadian mixed doubles championship

Playoff picture clear in Canadian mixed doubles championship

FREDERICTON — The playoff picture became clear at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Wednesday.
Blue Jays trade infielder Santiago Espinal to Reds for pitcher Chris McElvain

Blue Jays trade infielder Santiago Espinal to Reds for pitcher Chris McElvain

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal. The deal was announced Wednesday by Toronto. The 23-year-old McElvain from Columbia, Tenn.
Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

WINNIPEG — A disgraced former high school football coach apologized during a sentencing hearing for the "grief and shame" he caused to the nine students he sexually assaulted.
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired from the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.