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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, a quiet end to a Dallas career that started with two rushing titles in three seasons but faded quickly from there.

TORONTO — David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.

UXBRIDGE, Ont. — The birds may have thought that Geoff Carpentier, or at least the sound he was making, was one of their own.

OTTAWA — Canada was in big trouble on an important night. It was New Year's Eve at the 2009 world junior hockey championship. The United States had jumped out to a 3-0 lead not even 13 minutes into the first period.

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead.

A new year means new laws and regulations in Ontario, ranging from caps on child-care fees to tougher penalties for immigration fraud. Here are some of the rules and changes coming into effect as of Jan.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list on Tuesday, a move that allowed the team to recall a player ahead of their matinee against the New York Islanders.

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead and another was seriously injured after reports of a shooting and stabbing in the city’s west end last night. Police say they were called to Old Weston Road and Rockwell Avenue at around 11:45 p.m.

TORONTO — Toronto police are investigating after an excavator crashed into a bank in North York and an ATM and cash were allegedly removed from the building. Police say they were called to the scene just before 4:30 a.m.

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged three teenage boys after a robbery at a mall in North York Monday night. Officers were called to Fairview Mall shortly before 9 p.m. after reports of a robbery at a jewelry store.