National Sports

Stars defeat Edmonton; Oilers' 1st loss after scoring first

DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz and Denis Gurianov scored 24 seconds apart late in the third period, and the Dallas Stars rallied to beat Edmonton 5-3 on Tuesday night, handing their Oilers their first loss this season after scoring first.

Mar 22, 2022 10:43 PM Read more >

Hellebuyck makes 42 saves as Winnipeg Jets blank Vegas Golden Knights 4-0

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck knew he picked a good time to put up a 42-save performance in a 4-0 victory over the rival Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Mar 22, 2022 10:12 PM Read more >

Varlamov, Mayfield help Islanders beat Senators 3-0

NEW YORK (AP) — Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves in his first shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 3-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Scott Mayfield, Anders Lee and Zach Parise scored in the third period.

Mar 22, 2022 9:27 PM Read more >

Olympic champion Kripps supports athletes' fight against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

Olympic champion Justin Kripps has thrown his weight behind Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes who are demanding change in their national sport organization, saying they "can't move forward until there is change at the top.

Mar 22, 2022 9:04 PM Read more >

Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25; won 3 Grand Slams

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — World No. 1-ranked Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25. Barty said in an emotional video posted Wednesday on social media: “I’m so happy and I’m so ready.

Mar 22, 2022 8:37 PM Read more >

Big second period powers Penguins to decisive 5-1 comeback over Marlies

TORONTO — The Wilkes-Barrre/Scranton Penguins recovered from an early deficit to post a decisive 5-1 comeback win over the Toronto Marlies in American Hockey League play on Tuesday.

Mar 22, 2022 8:29 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Islanders double up Eagles 4-2, Sea Dogs rout Wildcats 6-2

SYDNEY, N.S. — Noah Laaouan scored the game winner on a third-period power play, lifting the Charlottetown Islanders to a 4-2 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play on Tuesday.

Mar 22, 2022 7:21 PM Read more >

Blue Jays agree to new deals for 11 players, including Chapman, Guerreo Jr.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays avoided arbitration Tuesday, handing out new contracts to 11 players, including star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero Jr. has agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth US$7.9 million.

Mar 22, 2022 6:06 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Kristian Reichel to two-year, two-way deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have inked forward Kristian Reichel to a two-year, two-way contract with an average annual value is US$750,000. Reichel, 23, made his NHL debut on Dec.

Mar 22, 2022 5:37 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames file lawsuit against insurers for $125M in losses due to COVID

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames organization has filed a lawsuit against its insurers alleging $125 million in losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 22, 2022 5:36 PM Read more >