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Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

CALGARY — It took 47 games but Columbus' first shorthanded goal of the season was a big one on Thursday. Coming off the stick of Alexandre Texier, the goal broke a 2-2 tie and propelled the Blue Jackets to a 5-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames.
Jannik Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic's unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic's unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner has upset Novak Djokovic to reach the Australian Open men's final, ending the 10-time champion's career unbeaten streak in semifinals at Melbourne Park.
Patrick Roy tries to treat Montreal homecoming as just another game

Patrick Roy tries to treat Montreal homecoming as just another game

MONTREAL — Patrick Roy didn't want Thursday night's game to be about him. Few hockey legends, however, mean as much to Montreal as "Saint Patrick" himself.
Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

EDMONTON — It was a classic case of not asking how, but how many? Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and backup goalie Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular streak alive with a 3-0 victory
Devils fall to Hurricanes after coach Lindy Ruff hit in the face by a puck. Oilers win 15th straight

Devils fall to Hurricanes after coach Lindy Ruff hit in the face by a puck. Oilers win 15th straight

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen each had a goal and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes past the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Thursday night.
Monahan scores twice, Canadiens hang on for 4-3 win vs. Islanders in Roy's homecoming

Monahan scores twice, Canadiens hang on for 4-3 win vs. Islanders in Roy's homecoming

MONTREAL — Patrick Roy arrived in Montreal focused on getting a win and nothing else in his highly publicized homecoming. His New York Islanders fell just short.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
Boston Bruins hold on as Marchand nets OT winner against Ottawa Senators

Boston Bruins hold on as Marchand nets OT winner against Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — It seems only fitting that Brad Marchand’s goal to take over fifth place on the Boston Bruins’ all-time goal scoring list be a game winner.
OHL roundup: Wolves go to OT to beat Battalion

OHL roundup: Wolves go to OT to beat Battalion

NORTH BAY, Ont. — The Sudbury Wolves defeated the North Bay Battalion during the shootout. David Goyette, Kocha Delic, Quentin Musty and Dalibor Dvorský all scored once for Sudbury. Wolves netminder Jakub Vondras kicked out 26 of 30 shots.
Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda share first-round lead at LPGA Drive On Championship

Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda share first-round lead at LPGA Drive On Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko tried to conserve her energy after her victory last weekend in the LPGA Tour's season opener, but she clearly did enough to keep her game sharp. The former world No.