National Sports

TORONTO — Dylan Robinson of the Ottawa 67's has been handed an eight-game suspension by the Ontario Hockey League for a check to the head. Robinson received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the incident that occurred Nov.

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team heads into the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season with an overhauled roster and new interim coach.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona on Thursday with ceremonies, tributes, graffiti murals and emotional messages on social media.

Alexis Lafreniere is used to being the best player on his team. And he's often been the star of whatever league or tournament the ultra-talented winger happened to be dominating at a given moment throughout his young career.

TORONTO — The CFL expects 95 per cent of its players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1. The league said in a statement issued Wednesday that figure will include players having received their second dose for at least 14 days.

SASKATOON — When Team Homan coach Marcel Rocque walked into SaskTel Centre for Canada's Olympic curling trials, the memories from the 2004 men's national championship final came rushing back.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa Senators their third straight loss, 6-3 on Wednesday night.

KENT, Wash. — Dylan Garand made 35 saves, leading the Kamloops Blazers to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday.

Wednesday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Boston 5 Buffalo 1 Minnesota 3 New Jersey 2 (SO) Washington 6 Montreal 3 Florida 2 Philadelphia 1 (OT) Pittsburgh 4 Vancouver 1 Columbus 3 Winnipeg 0 N.Y. Rangers 4 N.Y. Islanders 1 Detroit 4 St.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Wednesday night.