National Sports

NEW YORK — Dave Anderson, a genteel sports writer whose elegant, descriptive prose won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary as a columnist for The New York Times, died Thursday. He was 89.

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. President Donald Trump is taking credit for pushing Canada to allow Canadian ads to be shown during Super Bowl broadcasts as part of the negotiations over the revamped trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

TORONTO — On pace for its worst league showing in four years, Toronto FC is raising ticket prices for next season.

Thursday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL Pittsburgh 7, Washington 6, OT Boston 4, Buffalo 0 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT Columbus 3, Detroit 2, OT Nashville 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Chicago 4, Ottawa 3, OT Winnipeg 5, St.

Thursday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL Pittsburgh 7, Washington 6, OT Boston 4, Buffalo 0 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT Columbus 3, Detroit 2, OT Nashville 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Chicago 4, Ottawa 3, OT Winnipeg 5, St.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers made a surprising and much talked-about decision to start Hyun-Jin Ryu over Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. Swell choice.

ST. LOUIS — Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn't mind the expanded workload on Thursday night. Patrik Laine, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators may have lost their home opener, but are encouraged by their performance Thursday night.

MILWAUKEE — Extra innings, two outs and the winning run on third in Game 1 of the playoffs. Short on playoff experience, the Milwaukee Brewers dealt for veteran Mike Moustakas over the summer to produce in just this kind of spot. Good deal.

LONDON — Cristiano Ronaldo faced growing heat Thursday from sponsors over a rape allegation in the United States after Nike and video game maker EA Sports expressed concern about the conduct of the soccer superstar, who has denied the accusations.