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Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

TORONTO — While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began.
Top-ranked England continues rugby mastery over Canada women with 45-12 win

Top-ranked England continues rugby mastery over Canada women with 45-12 win

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Hooker Lark Atkin-Davies scored four tries from the back of the driving maul as top-ranked England continued its mastery over No. 4 Canada, winning 45-12 Friday at the WXV women's rugby tournament.
Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0

Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0

CALGARY — Rookie goaltender Joel Hofer has his first career NHL shutout and his dad will soon have a new souvenir. Hofer made 27 saves and Oskar Sundqvist paced the offence with a goal and an assist on Thursday night as the St.
Jonathan Quick makes 29 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0

Jonathan Quick makes 29 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0

EDMONTON — Jonathan Quick has been too much for the Edmonton Oilers to handle throughout his career and that trend continued on Thursday.
Hyland scores late in the third period to give Wheat Kings a 4-3 win over Warriors

Hyland scores late in the third period to give Wheat Kings a 4-3 win over Warriors

BRANDON, Man. — Brett Hyland scored the game-winning goal at 16:31 in the third period as the Brandon Wheat Kings edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-3. Hyland scored twice while Nate Danielson and Roger McQueen scored once for Brandon.
Expert calls for better supports around menstrual health in youth sports

Expert calls for better supports around menstrual health in youth sports

A leading researcher on sport, gender, and menstrual health says that youth sports coaches have to educate themselves about periods.
Connor Hellebuyck makes 35 saves, leading the Jets to a 4-1 win over the Red Wings

Connor Hellebuyck makes 35 saves, leading the Jets to a 4-1 win over the Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor scored in the first period and Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers

Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another — shrugging off aggravating an injury to his throwing shoulder — and the Buffalo Bills hung on to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 on Thursday night.
Backup goalie Woll earns the win, Rielly has a 2-point game as Maple Leafs beat Stars 4-1

Backup goalie Woll earns the win, Rielly has a 2-point game as Maple Leafs beat Stars 4-1

DALLAS (AP) — Morgan Rielly opened the scoring and had the assist on the first power-play goal scored against Dallas this season as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Stars 4-1 Thursday night.
Horvat, Dobson lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Senators; Brannstrom taken to hospital

Horvat, Dobson lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Senators; Brannstrom taken to hospital

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat and Noah Dobson each had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders held on Thursday night for a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators, who lost defenseman Erik Brannstrom to an injury that sent him to a hospital.