National Sports

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris this year, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan's third trip to the Super Bowl ended up just like his first two — a major disappointment after another blown late lead.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Taylor had an emotional victory last year in the Canadian Open, capped by an unforgettable tackle. The 35-year-old Canadian made more memories at the Phoenix Open with a massive rally to take down Charley Hoffman.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — For the second year in a row, Canada has comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win the Rivalry Series against the United States.

STONEWALL, MAN. — Alberta's Aaron Sluchinski, Manitoba's Reid Carruthers and wild-card Kevin Koe completed the 18-team field for the national men's curling championship Sunday.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., has won the Phoenix Open on the second playoff hole.

OSHAWA, Ont. — Easton Cowan scored at 4:39 of overtime as the visiting London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to trim the Oshawa Generals 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Tribute Communities Centre.

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Alexis Bonefon's second goal of the game, scored 67 seconds into overtime, lifted the Shawinigan Cataractes to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Quebec Remparts in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.

TOLUCA, Mexico — Calgary's Kaylee Hunter scored three goals, including a highlight-reel strike from distance, as Canada downed Haiti 4-1 Sunday to finish third at the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship.

MONTREAL — The St. Louis Blues celebrated Super Bowl Sunday by scoring a touchdown against the Montreal Canadiens. Jordan Kyrou scored twice and Torey Krug produced five assists as the Blues handed the Canadiens a convincing 7-2 loss at Bell Centre.