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OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Canada was embarrassed by one of its bitter rivals, had its star cut down by injury, its captain embroiled in controversy and a key player suspended. It was quite a 96-hour stretch at the world junior hockey championship.

CLEVELAND — The Browns ended 2019 the same way they began the year — coach-less and some would argue clueless as well.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Russia avoided elimination and a trip to the relegation round with a 6-1 win over Germany on Tuesday at the world junior hockey championship.

Los Angeles FC has re-signed Canadian international Dejan Jakovic and fellow defender Jordan Harvey. The MLS club had declined Jakovic's contract option in November while Harvey's deal was expiring.

DAVOS, Switzerland — Canada has won the Spengler Cup for the fourth time in the past five years.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Justin Holl to a three-year contract extension worth US$2 million per season.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, taking one of the top potential free-agent pivots off the market. A CFL source said it is a one-year deal.

Monday's Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Ostrava, Czech Republic Canada 4 Germany 1 United States 4 Czech Republic 3 (OT) At Trinec, Czech Republic Sweden 6 Kazakhstan 2 Switzerland 7 Slovakia 2 --- NHL Pittsburgh 5 Ottawa 2 --- AHL Charlot

Monday's Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Ostrava, Czech Republic Canada 4 Germany 1 United States 4 Czech Republic 3 (OT) At Trinec, Czech Republic Sweden 6 Kazakhstan 2 Switzerland 7 Slovakia 2 --- NHL Pittsburgh 5 Ottawa 2 --- AHL Charlot

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin's goal in the first minute sparked the Pittsburgh Penguins to a victory that ended with distressing thud.