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PWHPA partners with Toronto Maple Leafs for December showcase tournament

PWHPA partners with Toronto Maple Leafs for December showcase tournament

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association is partnering with the Toronto Maple Leafs to hold a showcase tournament in that city Dec. 18-19.
Mets' Alderson claims New York a deterrent in GM search

Mets' Alderson claims New York a deterrent in GM search

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Mets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club's dragging search for a general manager isn't his presence nor owner Steve Cohen, but the spotlight created by the New York market.
Argos' Law, Bombers' Bighill, Riders' Leonard named CFL top performers of the week

Argos' Law, Bombers' Bighill, Riders' Leonard named CFL top performers of the week

Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Cordarro Law, Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill and Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard are the CFL top performers of the week.
Canada's women's basketball team opens camp in Toronto

Canada's women's basketball team opens camp in Toronto

TORONTO — WNBA players Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carleton headline the roster for this week's Canada's women's basketball camp, the team's first step toward the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Penguins settle suit over ex-minors coach accused of assault

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have settled a federal lawsuit filed by a former minor league assistant and his wife, who accused the team of negligently retaining a coach who sexually assaulted and harassed her and then retaliating against
Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty

Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty

LONDON (AP) — Soccer star Marcus Rashford has received an honorary award from Prince William for his successful campaign to get the British government to provide free meals to disadvantaged children during the pandemic.

Canada's Royer escapes further punishment after red card in U.S. rugby test

Canada forward Laetitia Royer has escaped further punishment after being sent off in Canada's win over the U.S. in the World Rugby Pacific Four Series last Friday.
Quick stops 33 shots, Kings down Leafs to snap Toronto's five-game winning streak

Quick stops 33 shots, Kings down Leafs to snap Toronto's five-game winning streak

TORONTO — Jack Campbell used to marvel at Jonathan Quick's performances from the end of the bench. Watching his former teammate excel in the opposite crease was much less enjoyable.
Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Boswell hit a 40-yard field goal with 26 seconds to go as the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the sloppy, mistake-prone Chicago Bears 29-27 on Monday night.
Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night.