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CHICAGO (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau keyed a fast start for Calgary, and Jacob Markstrom closed it out. The Flames are building up some momentum ahead of the playoffs.

PHILADELPHIA — While rookie Scottie Barnes was ruled out of Game 2 of Toronto's best-of-seven opening-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, the Raptors got some good news just ahead of tipoff. Gary Trent Jr.

CALGARY — Regina Pats star Connor Bedard has been named to Canada's roster for the upcoming world under-18 men's hockey championship in Germany. The 16-year-old Bedard, from North Vancouver, B.C.

Canada's Denis Shapovalov may be 15th in the world men's tennis rankings, but he has passions well beyond the court. Right now, he wants to use his international profile to help save animals. The 23-year-old Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

The road back has been a challenging one for Jalen Saunders. The veteran American receiver signed a two-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta two games for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith was named the NHL's third star of the week after posting back-to-back shutouts. St.

CALGARY — Shane Doan will lead Canada's front office while Claude Julien will run the coaching staff at next month's world men's hockey championship.

BOSTON (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir capped the celebration of a half-century of women in the Boston Marathon with a finish to top them all.

For four years, Nick Mardner led the dream college life. From 2018 to 2021, the six-foot-six, 183-pound receiver from Mississauga, Ont., played football at the University of Hawaii. He had 46 catches for 913 yards (19.