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More than a few dreams officially came true in Canada's World Cup roster announcement Sunday, but it also delivered a dose of disappointment.

BERLIN (AP) — Seven days before the World Cup is due to start in Qatar, former Germany captain Philipp Lahm says it was “a mistake” to award the tournament to the Gulf Arab country.

MUNICH (AP) — For Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan Martin Stelzer, football and beer go hand in hand. On Sunday, the Austrian and anyone else looking for a cold one at the NFL's pre-game fan festival outside Allianz Arena struck out.

TURIN, Italy — Felix Auger-Aliassime's late-season surge has taken him to the next level. The Montreal native made his ATP Tour Finals debut on Sunday, dropping a 7-6 (4), 6-4 decision to Norway's Casper Ruud.

Canada's 26-man roster for the World Cup in Qatar: Goalkeepers: Milan Borjan, Red Star Belgrade (Serbia); Dayne St. Clair, Minnesota United FC (MLS), James Pantemis, CF Montreal (MLS).

CALGARY — Thrust together as linemates as a result of Jonathan Huberdeau's injury, the chemistry is starting to build between Elias Lindholm and young forward Adam Ruzicka.

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Calgary 3 Winnipeg 2 Montreal 5 Pittsburgh 4 (OT) Ottawa 4 Philadelphia 1 Edmonton 4 Florida 2 Toronto 3 Vancouver 2 St. Louis 3 Vegas 2 New Jersey 4 Arizona 2 Boston 3 Buffalo 1 N.Y.

REGINA — The Red Deer Rebels are in a "slump." After winning their first 15 games of the Western Hockey League season, the Alberta squad is now winless in four, following a 6-2 loss Saturday night to the Regina Pats. The Rebels, who are listed No.

TORONTO — Borje Salming shook hands with every member of the Maple Leafs as he slowly departed the ice.

MONTREAL — Despite scoring an early first-period goal, the Montreal Canadiens needed to dig deep and play catch-up hockey on Saturday night in order to earn a third consecutive victory. But for Canadiens head coach Martin St.