National Sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

An in-season lineup change by Team Gushue surprised the curling world. The new addition to the roster was also a stunner. The St. John's, N.L.-based team said Tuesday that Brendan Bottcher will move into the second role previously held by E.J.

Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates have been given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener. If you want to cry, cry. If you want to laugh, laugh.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the same spot, he scored a league-best 51 goals.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Kris Letang heard the crowd light up every time Lane Hutson handled the puck on Monday night — and he could see why.

OTTAWA, Ont. (AP) — Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodon got his first post-season win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night in Game 1 of the American League Championsh

MONTREAL — Lars Eller had two goals against his former team as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Monday night at the Bell Centre.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-tying post-season scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the National League Championship Series at a game apiece.