National Sports

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets powered their way out of a three-week funk with a third-period flurry Sunday night.

DENVER — A lacklustre effort in Los Angeles prompted Will Barton to challenge his Denver teammates after their worst loss of the season. The veteran's words hit home and the Nuggets responded with one of their best outings.

KINGSTON, Ont. — There's no mistaking Team Wild Card lead Colin Hodgson on the ice at the Tim Hortons Brier. A Grim Reaper tattoo is featured prominently on his ink-loaded right arm. Skull and crossbone symbols run up and down his curling broom.

CARSON, Calif. — Canada had to settle for 10th place at the HSBC Los Angeles Sevens on Sunday after losing a 21-19 heartbreaker to Argentina thanks to a Matias Osadczuk converted try with no time remaining.

MONTREAL — Jennifer Abel added to her trophy case at the FINA Diving World Series on Sunday.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 Sunday. TJ Brodie and Milan Lucic also scored for the Flames, and Mark Giordano had three assists.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Moments after getting his first career PGA Tour win, Sungjae Im took a moment to reflect on what it means. Not for himself — for his homeland, and for those dealing with a virus that has the world on edge.

LONDON — Manchester City won the League Cup for a third consecutive season by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday, providing the club with a moment of celebration as it fights to protect its reputation off the field.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Blue Jays right-hander T.J. Zeuch allowed three home runs in the seventh inning as Toronto fell 13-9 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in spring training play.

OTTAWA — Canadian rider Katharine Morel and her horse died Saturday after an accident at a competition in Florida, Equestrian Canada said. The 33-year-old Morel, of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.