Erik Karlsson leads the way again as Ottawa Senators rip Washington Capitals 5-2

Erik Karlsson leads the way again as Ottawa Senators rip Washington Capitals 5-2 OTTAWA - With each passing day, the whispers of Erik Karlsson as a Norris Trophy candidate get a little louder.

DeRozan scores 23 as Raptors end four-game skid with 103-93 win over Pistons

DeRozan scores 23 as Raptors end four-game skid with 103-93 win over Pistons

TORONTO - Aaron Gray has never been a star in his five-year NBA career.


Graham James apologizes to victims, players and Canadian hockey community

Graham James apologizes to victims, players and Canadian hockey community

WINNIPEG - "The most hated man in hockey" stood in a courtroom Wednesday and apologized for the sexual abuse which shattered the trust of the hockey world and the lives of some of its most promising players.


NHL Capsules

ST. LOUIS - Brad Marchand scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over St. Louis on Wednesday, ending the Blues' team-record point streak at 21 home games.


TE Jermichael Finley confirms new deal with Packers on Twitter

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Tight end Jermichael Finley says he has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers.


Johnson Wagner excited about Mayakoba Golf Classic title defence

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - Johnson Wagner is having too much fun defending his title in the Mayakoba Golf Classic to worry about missing out on the World Golf Championships event this week in Arizona.


Carolina Hurricanes agree to terms for 4-year, $19 million extension with F Tuomo Ruutu

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a four-year, $19 million contract extension with forward Tuomo Ruutu.


World Sports

Blue Jackets trade Antoine Vermette to Phoenix for Curtis McElhinney and 2 draft picks

Blue Jackets trade Antoine Vermette to Phoenix for Curtis McElhinney and 2 draft picks

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded centre Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for two draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney.


Sacramento, NBA close to arena financing deal that would keep Kings in capital city

Sacramento's last shot to remain an NBA city appears headed for another overtime.


Despatie wins diving bronze at WCup, Canadian women's synchro duo takes silver

LONDON - Alexandre Despatie's comeback continued with a podium finish Wednesday.


Convicted sex abuser and former junior hockey coach Graham Jones apologizes to victims, Fleury

WINNIPEG - Convicted sex abuser and former junior hockey coach Graham James has apologized to his victims, his former players and the entire Canadian hockey community.


B.C. plays through upheaval to share lead at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

B.C. plays through upheaval to share lead at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

RED DEER, Alta. - Kelly Scott hasn't had time to lift her head up to see where her team stands at the Canadian women's curling championship. She says that may be a good thing.


Glencross, Smith practise with Calgary Flames, who lose Butler to injury

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames received good news and bad news on the injury front on Wednesday.


Celtics' Rajon Rondo named All-Star replacement; Kevin Durant to compete in 3-point contest

OKLAHOMA CITY - Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo got a strange combination from the NBA on his 26th birthday.


Woods gets past Spain's Fernandez-Castano on wild opening day of Match Play

Woods gets past Spain's Fernandez-Castano on wild opening day of Match Play

MARANA, Ariz. - Luke Donald has become only the third No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round of the Match Play Championship.