National Sports

Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sp

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 50 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the surging New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night.

CALGARY — Improving his record to a perfect 6-0-0 to begin his NHL career, Flyer goaltender Samuel Ersson has joined an exclusive club.

EDMONTON — Dylan Sydor and Daylan Kuefler each scored twice as the visiting Kamloops Blazers won their ninth game in a row by dumping the Edmonton Oil Kings 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Monday..

LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey scored his second goal of the game 25 seconds into overtime as the London Knights ended the Windsor Spitfires' winning streak at nine games with a 4-3 win Monday in Ontario Hockey League action.

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had already scored twice, and with the Senators' net empty, a third was within reach.

HALIFAX — Josh Lawrence had two goals and an assist as the Halifax Mooseheads used a strong opening period to fuel their 4-2 win over the Moncton Wildcats on Monday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Bianca Andreescu dropped her opening-round match 6-3, 6-4 to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina at the Dubai Open on Monday. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., had two aces and broke on two of her six opportunities.

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Detroit Red Wings counterpart Dylan Larkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Toronto FC moved on from striker Jesus Jimenez on Monday, shipping the Spanish striker and a 2023 international slot to FC Dallas for midfielder Brandon Servania. Servania adds depth in the midfield. The 23-year-old native of Birmingham, Ala.