National Sports

Richardson scores 4 goals in Coyotes' 5-2 win over Canucks

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Brad Richardson didn't take his normal pregame nap Thursday — and he might consider passing up the extra shut-eye moving forward.

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Tavares gets hostile reaction in return to Long Island

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — John Tavares knew he would get a hostile reception from New York Islanders fans in his first visit as a visiting player since the former captain left to sign with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent last summer.

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Cizikas helps Islanders beat Leafs 6-1 in Tavares' return

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Energized by a raucous home crowd that vehemently booed and serenaded former captain John Tavares in his first time back as a visiting player, the New York Islanders steamrolled the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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McDavid and Oilers hand Senators sixth straight loss

OTTAWA — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were able to overcome a slow start in Ottawa. McDavid scored a slick goal to boost his team as the Oilers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday.

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Canada rugby sevens men open play in Las Vegas with one eye on Vancouver

The Canadian men's rugby sevens team opens play at the USA Sevens on Friday, looking to avoid injury while building momentum for the Vancouver stop that follows a week later.

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Canadian teen Auger-Aliassime downs Ramos-Vinolas, advances to Sao Paulo quarters

SAO PAOLO, Brazil — Montreal teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his impressive run on clay courts Thursday with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) win over Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Brasil Open.

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Paying full Bryce: Harper, Phils agree to record $330M deal

NEW YORK — It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract.

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Canadian Ben Silverman within striking distance of lead at Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Canada's Ben Silverman was tied for second after the morning wave during the first round of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. The native of Thornhill, Ont.

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CFL, CFLPA to formally begin contract negotiations March 11-12 in Toronto

The CFL and CFL Players' Association will formally begin talks on a new collective bargaining agreement March 11-12 in Toronto.

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Veteran Lions quarterback Travis Lulay announces his CFL retirement

SURREY, B.C. — Tears welled in Travis Lulay's eyes Thursday as he spoke about ending his CFL career. The veteran B.C.

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