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Alker with a 65 builds 4-shot lead in PGA Tour Champions finale

Alker with a 65 builds 4-shot lead in PGA Tour Champions finale

PHOENIX (AP) — Steven Alker pulled away from the pack Saturday with a 6-under 65, finishing with a birdie that extended his lead to four shots going into the final round of the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Wyatt Johnston helps Stars fend off Jets 3-2; Winnipeg's three-game win streak ends

Wyatt Johnston helps Stars fend off Jets 3-2; Winnipeg's three-game win streak ends

WINNIPEG — Pete DeBoer called it the perfect road game. The Dallas Stars took a 3-1 lead, then held on to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Saturday afternoon. “I thought it may be our best road game of the year,” the Stars coach said.
Hughes scores 2, leads U.S. women's hockey team to 5-2 win over Canada in Rivalry Series

Hughes scores 2, leads U.S. women's hockey team to 5-2 win over Canada in Rivalry Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabbie Hughes scored twice and the United States women’s national hockey team improved to 2-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 5-2 win over Canada on Saturday.
Canadian women reach Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time ever

Canadian women reach Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time ever

SEVILLE, Spain — Led by the inspired play of Leylah Fernandez, Canada has reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time.
Canada's Weidemann, Maltais, Blondin earn silver in first team pursuit of the season

Canada's Weidemann, Maltais, Blondin earn silver in first team pursuit of the season

OBIHIRO, Japan — Canada's women earned silver in team pursuit on Saturday at the season-opening speedskating World Cup in Obihiro, Japan. The trio of Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin captured silver, only 1.
France’s Adam Siao Him Fa rallies past Shoma Uno for second straight Grand Prix figure skating title

France’s Adam Siao Him Fa rallies past Shoma Uno for second straight Grand Prix figure skating title

CHONGQING, China (AP) — Adam Siao Him Fa of France upstaged two-time defending world champion Shoma Uno of Japan with a dazzling free skate on Saturday to win the gold medal in the men’s event at the Cup of China.
Nylander scores 2 more, Domi adds SO winner as Leafs survive blown lead to top Flames

Nylander scores 2 more, Domi adds SO winner as Leafs survive blown lead to top Flames

TORONTO — William Nylander took another subway ride to Scotiabank Arena to avoid Toronto's notorious traffic.
WHL roundup: Sidorov scores winner as Blades edge Broncos 5-4

WHL roundup: Sidorov scores winner as Blades edge Broncos 5-4

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Egor Sidorov knocked in the game-winning goal at 18:03 in the third period as the Blades edged the Broncos. Brandon Lisowsky scored twice while Egor Sidorov, Easton Armstrong and Rowan Calvert scored once for Saskatoon.
Canadian women's basketball squad beats Colombia 70-53 in Olympic pre-qualifying play

Canadian women's basketball squad beats Colombia 70-53 in Olympic pre-qualifying play

Bridget Carleton had 21 points as the Canadian women's basketball team rolled to a 70-53 win over Colombia in Medellin on Friday night, securing a place in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament.
Coach Jim Harbaugh banned from 3 games over sign-stealing allegations. Michigan asks judge for stay

Coach Jim Harbaugh banned from 3 games over sign-stealing allegations. Michigan asks judge for stay

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.