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Auston Matthews records second straight hat trick, Maple Leafs whip Wild 7-4

Auston Matthews records second straight hat trick, Maple Leafs whip Wild 7-4

TORONTO — Auston Matthews dealt with a series of nagging injuries last season. And still put up 85 points in just 74 games. Now fully healthy, the Maple Leafs star is looking a lot like his MVP-calibre self early on in 2023-24.
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OHL roundup: Steelheads sink Spirit 4-3 on late goal by Veccia

OHL roundup: Steelheads sink Spirit 4-3 on late goal by Veccia

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Zander Veccia's goal at 18:31 of the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Mississauga Steelheads to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Saginaw Spirit in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.
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QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2

QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2

BATHURST, N.B. — Robert Orr scored a power-play goal and one while short-handed as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.
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Hadwin in three-way tie for Shriners lead in Las Vegas

Hadwin in three-way tie for Shriners lead in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defending champion Tom Kim felt the vibes and found his groove Saturday in Las Vegas with a 9-under 62 that gave him a three-way share of the lead in the Shriners Children's Open and a chance to win the same tournament twice in one s
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Connor scores twice, adds assist as Jets win home opener 6-4 over Panthers

Connor scores twice, adds assist as Jets win home opener 6-4 over Panthers

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele showed how fired up he was to play in the Winnipeg Jets’ home-opener Saturday afternoon. Scheifele had a goal, assist and a fight for the ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ in Winnipeg’s 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers.
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Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home

Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home

EDMONTON — According to the official scorebook, James Letcher Jr.’s wild, winding touchdown return went for 125 yards. He thinks he ran a lot more than that.
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Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

CALGARY — Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League's North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.
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Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Argentina's rugby team doesn't have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when it was winning the soccer World Cup less than a year ago.
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Tkachuk, Chychrun each score twice to lead Senators over Flyers in home opener

Tkachuk, Chychrun each score twice to lead Senators over Flyers in home opener

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says his team has a foundation in place after a disciplined win in its home opener.
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Canada-Brazil international women's soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax

Canada-Brazil international women's soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax

HALIFAX — Canada's women's soccer friendly against Brazil in Halifax is a sellout, just 20 minutes after tickets went on sale to the general public. The 10th-ranked Canadians face No. 9 Brazil at Oct.
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