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Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action

Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action

DETROIT — Nick Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in NHL pre-season action on Thursday.
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OHL Roundup: Battalion score five unanswered to top Petes 5-3

OHL Roundup: Battalion score five unanswered to top Petes 5-3

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Ethan Procyszyn scored the go-ahead goal at 7:56 of the third period to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-3 comeback win over the Peterborough Petes in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday.
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Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.
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Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally

Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
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Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

QUÉBEC — NHL hockey is back in Quebec City this week, but the Los Angeles Kings aren't the team that fans of the long-departed Quebec Nordiques have longed to see.
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QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

BATHURST, N.B. — Tyler Peddle and Jacob Beaulieu each scored two goals as the Saint John Sea Dogs earned a 6-3 comeback win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday.
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Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million on Thursday. The 33-year-old from Victoria was invited to Flames' training camp on a professional tryout contract.
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David Skinns opens with a 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship

David Skinns opens with a 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — David Skinns of England set a personal best and a course record with a 12-under 60 to lead the Sanderson Farms Championship. And he couldn't help but be a little disappointed Thursday.
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Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited

Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose prospect Will Smith likes to fire up YouTube and watch the Sharks' epic Game 7 comeback against Vegas for inspiration.
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Toronto Raptors starters Quickley and Poeltl working on pick-and-roll chemistry

Toronto Raptors starters Quickley and Poeltl working on pick-and-roll chemistry

It may seem like it, but 432 minutes isn't that much time. That's how much playing time Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley and centre Jakob Poeltl got to play together last season.
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