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Former NBA player Rick Fox has filed a lawsuit accusing business partners at the esports organization he co-founded of multiple instances of fraud and is seeking damages worth tens of millions of dollars.

TOKYO — When it comes to the Japan Open, David Goffin is impressive. And that bodes well for his chances at next year’s Olympics.

TORONTO — John Tavares started the night by stepping in front of an adoring crowd with a white 'C' — possibly the most talked about piece of fabric in hockey — stitched to his blue sweater.

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 5 Ottawa 3 Washington 3 St.

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 5 Ottawa 3 Washington 3 St. Louis 2 (OT) Edmonton 3 Vancouver 2 Vegas 4 San Jose 1 --- MLB Post-season American League Wild Card Tampa Bay 5 Oakland 1 (Rays advance to ALDS) --- The Canadian Press

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl doesn’t look satisfied with the career-high 50 goals and 105 points he amassed last season.

OAKLAND, Calif. — When he got to second base, Yandy Diaz stole a glance back toward the dugout and saw all his teammates going crazy. He gleefully kept running. Out for two months, no matter.

TORONTO — John Tavares said recently when he used to dream about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs there wasn't a 'C' on his jersey. Just being on the ice in blue and white was enough.

TORONTO — Jason Spezza's regular-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch when his new team hosted the Ottawa Senators in the curtain-raiser of the 2019-20 NHL campaign on Wednesday night.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Canadian ski cross racer Mikayla Martin has died following a mountain bike accident in her hometown of Squamish, B.C.