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Murray shines in return to Pittsburgh as Leafs top Pens 5-2

Murray shines in return to Pittsburgh as Leafs top Pens 5-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray helped the Pittsburgh Penguins raise the Stanley Cup in 2016 and again in 2017 as a young goaltender whose steadiness under pressure belied his age. The echoes of the victory parades are long gone. Murray has moved on.
New Jersey Devils beat Montreal Canadiens 5-1 for 10th straight victory

New Jersey Devils beat Montreal Canadiens 5-1 for 10th straight victory

MONTREAL — A three-goal second period helped power the New Jersey Devils to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night to extend their win streak to 10 games.
Grey Cup week kicks into high gear as Blue Bombers, Argonauts touch down in Regina

Grey Cup week kicks into high gear as Blue Bombers, Argonauts touch down in Regina

REGINA — Grey Cup week in Regina kicked into high gear with Tuesday's arrival of the CFL championship combatants.
Canada's Megan Pakulis named to Rugby League World Cup all-tournament team

Canada's Megan Pakulis named to Rugby League World Cup all-tournament team

Canada's Megan Pakulis has been named to the women's team of the tournament at the Rugby League World Cup.
Outfielders Tapia and Zimmer are designated for assignment by Blue Jays

Outfielders Tapia and Zimmer are designated for assignment by Blue Jays

TORONTO — Outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer were designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Tapia hit .265 with seven homers and 52 RBIs in 128 games for the Blue Jays last season.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year

Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year

Cleveland's Terry Francona and New York's Buck Showalter were voted Managers of the Year on Tuesday night, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.
Non-disclosure agreements complicate safe sport reporting in Canada

Non-disclosure agreements complicate safe sport reporting in Canada

TORONTO — The past few months have seen an outpouring of Canadian athletes decrying the maltreatment and abuse experienced in their sports.
Dream victory: Canada's Auger-Aliassime downs top-seeded Nadal at ATP Finals

Dream victory: Canada's Auger-Aliassime downs top-seeded Nadal at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy — Felix Auger-Aliassime's dream of defeating his tennis idol came true on Tuesday.
Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito retires from professional soccer

Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito retires from professional soccer

Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke going to workouts with NFL teams

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke going to workouts with NFL teams

SURREY, B.C. — Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke believes he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Now he's heading south to see if there's a team that agrees. Days after his season with the B.C.