National Sports

MIAMI — Descending from the air, Lady Gaga kicked off a pre-Super Bowl concert by mimicking her entrance to her Super Bowl halftime performance three years ago, which earned her rave reviews.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He felt dizzy and trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final -- miscues mounting, deficit growing. Djokovic did what he does, though.

EDINBURGH, Texas — While Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has looked to build a team able to switch formations and roles, Desiree Scott's position remains largely unchanged.

SYDNEY, Australia — New Zealand continued its mastery over Canada on Sunday in the women's final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens, defeating the Canadians 33-7 for the 20th time in 21 career meetings.

TORONTO — Michael Hutchinson used to watch the Battle of Ontario as a fan of the Maple Leafs. Jason Spezza was in the middle of the action back then on the other side with the Ottawa Senators.

SYDNEY, Australia — Keyara Wardley of Vulcan, Alta., scored tries in the 10th and 12th minute as Canada advanced to the Cup final with a 34-0 victory over host Australia in the semifinals at the Sydney rugby sevens World Series stop on Sunday.

CALGARY — A good start and a strong finish propelled the Edmonton Oilers to an 8-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. The Oilers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and extended it to three before the Flames rallied in the second period.

Saturday's Games NHL Buffalo 2, Columbus 1, OT Vancouver 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, OT Montreal 4, Florida 0 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 2 Philadelphia 6, Colorado 3 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Jack Roslovic believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the cusp of a second-half surge.

EDINBURG, Texas — With Christine Sinclair watching from the bench, Jordyn Huitema and Janine Beckie proved Saturday there are still plenty of goals left in Canada.