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QMJHL roundup: Desnoyers scores twice for Wildcats in 5-2 win over Islanders

MONCTON, N.B. — Caleb Desnoyers scored twice to lead the Moncton Wildcats to a 5-2 in over the Charlottetown Islanders in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Thursday.
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Ovechkin scores OT goal for Capitals in 1-0 win over Senators

Ovechkin scores OT goal for Capitals in 1-0 win over Senators

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators fell short against the NHL-leading Washington Capitals in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss, but proved they can hold their own against the best.
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Maple Leafs down New Jersey Devils 4-3 in OT in Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto

Maple Leafs down New Jersey Devils 4-3 in OT in Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto

TORONTO — William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to down the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday.
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record.
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Neymar says Mbappé was jealous of Messi in Paris, player egos hurt PSG's performances

Neymar says Mbappé was jealous of Messi in Paris, player egos hurt PSG's performances

SAO PAULO (AP) — Striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer.
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J.T. Poston goes 10 under for a 1-shot lead at The American Express

J.T. Poston goes 10 under for a 1-shot lead at The American Express

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead over Justin Lower in the opening round of The American Express on Thursday.
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Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk retires, moves into Vancouver FC's front office

Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk retires, moves into Vancouver FC's front office

VANCOUVER — Veteran Vancouver FC midfielder Ben Fisk has retired after a 14-year career that saw stints in Spain, Ireland and four Canadian Premier League teams. Fisk, 31, is hanging up his boots to become director of partnerships for Vancouver FC.
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Bubbling Over: Foam firmness concerns provide new chapter in curling equipment saga

Bubbling Over: Foam firmness concerns provide new chapter in curling equipment saga

GUELPH, Ont. — A new chapter in a long-running curling sweeping saga came at an inopportune time for Team John Epping. Just before their first appearance this season on the top-flight Grand Slam of Curling series, the players on his Sudbury, Ont.
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime beats No. 2-seed Korda to win Adelaide International

ADELAIDE — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has won the Adelaide International, beating American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the final.
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New Canada coach Casey Stoney recalls past encounters with Canada on the pitch

New Canada coach Casey Stoney recalls past encounters with Canada on the pitch

New Canada women's coach Casey Stoney has vivid memories of facing Canada on the football pitch. At the 2012 London Olympics, Stoney experienced the high of captaining Britain to a 1-0 win over Brazil before a crowd of 70,584 at Wembley Stadium.
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