National Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayor exempted athletes and performers — including Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving — from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping in place the rule for countless other workers who faced losing their jobs for

Caught at the finish line for the regular-season title, the Toronto Six can still claim the Premier Hockey League's ultimate crown and hoist the Isobel Cup on Monday. The Six are the No.

The International Skating Union has apologized and replaced its world championship commentators for vulgar comments aimed at Canadian Meagan Duhamel.

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

TORONTO — The Black Academy's inaugural Legacy Awards has found a venue and an air date. The Canadian award show dedicated to Black talent will be held at the Toronto live event space History and will air Sept. 25 on CBC and CBC Gem.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Canada's Kerri Einarson cleared a tall hurdle in her bid for a women's world curling championship with a 10-8 win over Sweden on Wednesday.

DENVER (AP) — Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller scored 1:52 apart early in the third period, Jaroslav Halak stopped 32 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Toronto 3, New Jersey 2 Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3, SO Vancouver 3, Colorado 1 Chicago 4, Anaheim 2 --- AHL Belleville 2, Laval 1 Bridgeport 4, Utica 1 Hershey 5, Lehigh Valley 1 Springfield 3, Hartford 1 Syracu

SASKATOON — The Winnipeg Ice slipped past their opposition once again Wednesday, topping the Saskatoon Blades 4-2 in Western Hockey League action.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Brett Connolly had two goals and an assist, leading the Rockford IceHogs to a 5-3 win over the Manitoba Moose in American Hockey League play on Wednesday.