National Sports

WINNIPEG — Defensive back Marcus Sayles was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday so he can pursue opportunities in the NFL. The 25-year-old international player had several tryouts with NFL players last month.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Alexis Lafreniere started by weaving back and forth on the edges of his skates. Next up was a series of twists and turns as he continued to test what is, at this moment, Canada's most famous knee.

From the continued fallout of hockey's so-called social reckoning, Don Cherry's potential replacement, the shaping of Seattle's NHL franchise and the uncertain future of the women's game, The Canadian Press takes a look at some hockey storylines to w

Tuesday's Games (All Times Eastern) World Junior Hockey Championship At Ostrava. Czech Republic Canada 7 Czech Republic 2 Russia 6 Germany 1 At Trinec, Czech Republic Sweden 6 Slovakia 2 Switzerland 5 Finland 2 --- NHL New Jersey 3, Boston 2, SO N.Y.

CALGARY — The NHL's most prolific scorer the past 10 years, Patrick Kane closed out the decade in style on Tuesday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers almost allowed what would have been a dubious first in NHL history on Tuesday.

DENVER — Kyle Connor put his team in a tough spot with an unfortunate penalty. The young forward redeemed himself soon after to lift the struggling Winnipeg Jets.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Erik Haula is returning to his early season form after returning from an injury. Haula had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday night..

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry once again guided the Toronto Raptors to a victory — it was a fitting ending to a fabulous year.

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