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Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3

Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice, and veteran Martin Jones made 28 saves in his first start for Toronto as the surging Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Aho has three-point night to lead Hurricanes to 4-1 victory over Senators

Aho has three-point night to lead Hurricanes to 4-1 victory over Senators

OTTAWA — After a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators emerged as their own harshest critics. Josh Norris, who scored the lone Ottawa goal, called the second period “pretty embarrassing," while coach D.J.
NHL releases plans for its skills competition during all-star weekend in February

NHL releases plans for its skills competition during all-star weekend in February

NEW YORK — The NHL will use a revamped format for its skills competition during the all-star weekend in February at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. The league said 12 all-stars will compete for points in eight different events.
South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't be calling an NFL playoff game for NBC for the first time since the network returned to televising the league in 2006. NBC confirmed to The Associated Press that Michaels won't be working the playoffs.
Canadians dominate first Professional Women's Hockey League rosters

Canadians dominate first Professional Women's Hockey League rosters

Canadians dominated Professional Women's Hockey League rosters declared Tuesday for the league's inaugural season starting New Year's Day.
Siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt each win gold at ski cross World Cup stop

Siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt each win gold at ski cross World Cup stop

AROSA, Switzerland — Hannah Schmidt won the women's race and brother Jared took gold in the men's competition Tuesday at a ski cross World Cup stop.
'What if?': NFL legend Tom Brady dreams of Montreal Expos career in ad

'What if?': NFL legend Tom Brady dreams of Montreal Expos career in ad

Long before he led the New England Patriots dynasty and won seven Super Bowl rings, Tom Brady nearly had a career in baseball.
Canada coach not surprised by level of social media abuse directed at female players

Canada coach not surprised by level of social media abuse directed at female players

Canada coach Bev Priestman was not surprised at a report detailing the social media abuse female players encounter these days.
Best friends Conor Geekie, Denton Mateychuk hoping for more memories at world juniors

Best friends Conor Geekie, Denton Mateychuk hoping for more memories at world juniors

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Conor Geekie and Denton Mateychuk were rivals. Then they were teammates. And not long after that, best friends.