National Sports

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

Zach Hyman was never — not once — the best player on his team. Or the fastest. Or the one with the most skill. That didn't matter. Hyman was focused on things he could control. His work ethic, his relentless drive, an engine that never seems to quit.

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Coyotes have recalled forward Josh Doan, son of former longtime Arizona captain Shane Doan.

Former Canadian track cycling star Gordon Singleton has died. He was 67. Cycling Canada confirmed on Monday that he had been battling prostate cancer.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Simmons has averaged 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.

MADRID (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said.

CALGARY — The Buffalo Sabres salvaged a road trip and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Sunday's 4-1 win over the host Calgary Flames. Tage Thompson led the Sabres (34-33-5) with a goal and an assist.

Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 5 Edmonton 3 Montreal 5 Seattle 1 Carolina 2 Toronto 1 Buffalo 3 Calgary 1 Washington 3 Winnipeg 0 Tampa Bay 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Colorado 5 Pittsburgh 4 (OT) New Jersey 4 N.Y.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Newhook scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens sent Seattle to its eighth straight loss, beating the Kraken 5-1 on Sunday night. Kaiden Guhle had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points.