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Chicago Blackhawks down Maple Leafs 4-1 in Connor Bedard's Toronto debut

Chicago Blackhawks down Maple Leafs 4-1 in Connor Bedard's Toronto debut

TORONTO — Auston Matthews and Connor Bedard had their names on the marquee ahead of a mouth-watering matchup. Matthews for his eye-popping, back-to-back hat tricks to open the NHL season.
Phillips scores against old team, Capitals beat Flames 3-2 in shootout

Phillips scores against old team, Capitals beat Flames 3-2 in shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing under the words “SOMETHING TO PROVE” painted above him in the Washington Capitals' locker room, Matthew Phillips flashed a wide smile after scoring his first NHL goal against his old team, the Calgary Flames.
Gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match

Gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian police early Tuesday hunted for a gunman with suspected terrorist motives who killed two Swedes with stunning viciousness before disappearing into the night.
Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0

Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0

HOUSTON (AP) — No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling right now.
Cowboys, Chargers engage in Monday night pre-game scuffle

Cowboys, Chargers engage in Monday night pre-game scuffle

Players on the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers got into a scuffle near midfield as the teams were doing pre-game warm-ups before Monday night's NFL contest.
Canada defeats Lithuania to remain unbeaten at world mixed curling championship

Canada defeats Lithuania to remain unbeaten at world mixed curling championship

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom — Canada remained undefeated halfway through round-robin play at the 2023 World Mixed Curling Championship with a 9-5 win over Lithuania on Monday.
In Newfoundland, champion runners look up to 85-year-old woman still ‘killing it’

In Newfoundland, champion runners look up to 85-year-old woman still ‘killing it’

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As she lined up to start Newfoundland's annual 20-kilometre Cape to Cabot race Sunday, 85-year-old Florence Barron might have been underestimated by some of her competitors.
Trent prepared to help Raptors any way he can, either off the bench or as a starter

Trent prepared to help Raptors any way he can, either off the bench or as a starter

TORONTO — Gary Trent Jr., doesn't know what his role will be on the Raptors this season. He doesn't know if he'll start or if he'll lead Toronto's second unit off the bench.
Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels

Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels

BRUSSELS (AP) — A soccer match between host Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime Monday after two Swedes were killed in a shooting in central Brussels before kickoff.
Ticats head into regular-season finale with strength at quarterback

Ticats head into regular-season finale with strength at quarterback

Head coach Orlondo Steinauer will have a pleasant issue to address when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats return from their bye week. Hamilton (8-9) finishes its regular season visiting Montreal (10-7) on Oct. 28. The two teams return to Molson Stadium on Nov.