Quebec News

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj US$3,385.42 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Toronto forward Cédric Paré during a pre-season game Saturday in Montreal.

TORONTO — As Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane and members of Blue Rodeo were ushered into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday, each took a moment to recognize that writing great music usually comes with incredible struggle.

TORONTO — Lirim Hajrullahu gave the Montreal Alouettes the boot Saturday night. Hajrullahu kicked a CFL record-tying eight field goals to lift the Toronto Argonauts to a 37-31 win over the Montreal Alouettes.

MONTREAL — Josef Martinez quickly turned frustration into elation in the second half Saturday night.

MONTREAL — The Toronto Maple Leafs have won both NHL pre-season games against the Montreal Canadiens, bringing home a physical 2-1 win on Saturday evening at the Centre Bell.

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez scored two goals in four minutes, Caden Clark had a goal and an assist, and CF Montreal beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 on Saturday night.

MONTREAL (AP) — Sunday singles matches for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal (all times EDT): 12:02 p.m. — Xander Schauffele, United States, vs. Jason Day, International. 12:14 p.m. — Sam Burns, United States, vs. Tom Kim, International. 12:26 p.

MONTREAL (AP) — Patrick Cantlay couldn't have hit the putt — he might not have seen the hole — without lights from a video board and the headlamps from golf carts surrounding the 18th green in the final match of the longest day at the Presidents Cup.

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Kody Dupuis' goal at 10:59 of the second period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the visiting Shawinigan Cataractes to a 2-1 win over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

At Royal Montreal Golf Club Montreal Yardage: 7,279.