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Comeback story: Korir wins NYC Marathon 2 years after 2nd

Comeback story: Korir wins NYC Marathon 2 years after 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Korir of Kenya won the New York City Marathon men’s race Sunday, two years after coming in second.
Cava nets late winner, Toronto Six edge Buffalo Beauts 4-3 in PHF season opener

Cava nets late winner, Toronto Six edge Buffalo Beauts 4-3 in PHF season opener

AMHERST, N.Y. — The Toronto Six kicked off the new Premier Hockey Federation season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Beauts on Saturday. Michela Cava scored the winner on the power play with exactly one minute to play in the third period.
Gaudreau, Tkachuk power Flames to 6-0 win over Rangers on Markstrom's fourth shutout

Gaudreau, Tkachuk power Flames to 6-0 win over Rangers on Markstrom's fourth shutout

CALGARY — Between Matthew Tkachuk's big night offensively and Jacob Markstrom's stellar goaltending, the Calgary Flames were excellent at both ends of the ice Saturday night.
Gushue, Mouat meet in men's final of curling's National; Fleury faces Hasselborg

Gushue, Mouat meet in men's final of curling's National; Fleury faces Hasselborg

CHESTERMERE, Alta. — Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., will face Scotland's Bruce Mouat in the men’s final of the Grand Slam of Curling's National, while Canadian Tracy Fleury takes on Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg in the women’s final.
Abbotsford Canucks fail to score on power play, lose close 2-1 contest to Heat

Abbotsford Canucks fail to score on power play, lose close 2-1 contest to Heat

STOCKTON, Calif. — The Abbotsford Canucks were dealt their fourth regulation loss of their inaugural American Hockey League season Saturday following a 2-1 defeat to the Stockton Heat.
Manitoba Moose score five goals on division-leading Chicago Wolves

Manitoba Moose score five goals on division-leading Chicago Wolves

CHICAGO — Five different players found the back of the net and Philippe Desrosiers made 22 saves in the Manitoba Moose's 5-1 triumph over the Chicago Wolves Saturday in the American Hockey League.
Matthews, Tavares score two each as Leafs pick up fifth straight win, 5-2 over Boston

Matthews, Tavares score two each as Leafs pick up fifth straight win, 5-2 over Boston

TORONTO — Auston Matthews summed up life under the microscope in hockey's biggest market with a few succinct sentences. "The highs can get real high here," he said Saturday. "And the lows can get real low.
Blue Bombers defeat Alouettes for 9th straight victory, finish undefeated at home

Blue Bombers defeat Alouettes for 9th straight victory, finish undefeated at home

WINNIPEG — Defensive lineman Jake Thomas was glad the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were in an early slugfest and then knocked off the Montreal Alouettes 31-21 on Saturday.
Utica Comets score twice on power play to sink Toronto Marlies 5-2

Utica Comets score twice on power play to sink Toronto Marlies 5-2

UTICA, N.Y. — Nolan Foote's power-play goal in the third period led the Utica Comets past the Toronto Marlies in American Hockey League action Saturday.
Canadiens blow two-goal lead against Golden Knights, drop 10th game of season

Canadiens blow two-goal lead against Golden Knights, drop 10th game of season

MONTREAL — The Vegas Golden Knights hadn’t scored on the power play since June 6, but their man advantage clicked Saturday and two power-play goals were the difference in a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.