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Pastrnak scores 42nd goal; Bruins roll past Detroit, 4-1

BOSTON - As well as the Bruins have played this season, one team that had consistently given them problems was the Red Wings. It took three meetings, but Boston finally figured out how to solve its is...

Feb 17, 2020

Barcelona denies role in social media attacks on players

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona on Monday denied accusations it hired a company to make negative comments about its own players and opponents on social media in order to boost the image of senior club of...

Feb 17, 2020

Ex-Michigan State hoops star Appling facing heroin charges

WARREN, Mich. - Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling was charged with drug crimes after authorities say they found heroin in his vehicle that he planned to sell. Appling, 28, was arra...

Feb 17, 2020

Portugal leaders rally around racially abused soccer player

LISBON, Portugal - The president and the prime minister of Portugal added their voices to a national outcry Monday over racist abuse aimed at a black FC Porto soccer player who walked off the field af...

Feb 17, 2020

Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus

Tokyo Marathon organizers drastically reduced the number of participants for this year's race on Monday out of fear of the spread of the virus coming from China. The general public is being barred fro...

Feb 17, 2020

Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge

CHICAGO - Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim. It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend. ...

Feb 16, 2020

Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season lifts Jets over Blackhawks

WINNIPEG - Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season at 1:36 of the third period held up as the game winner as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday. Playing in his 2...

Feb 16, 2020

Melker Karlsson, Timo Meier lift San Jose Sharks over Winnipeg Jets 3-2

WINNIPEG - San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell was feeling a bit fortunate to skate away with a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Sharks forwards Melker Karlsson and Timo Meier scored goals ...

Feb 16, 2020

Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal as part of a three-goal surge in a 91-second third-period span, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Sunday night. Johan Lars...

Feb 16, 2020

Artem Anisimov scores winner, Senators beat Stars 4-3 in overtime

OTTAWA - Artem Anisimov scored at 3:48 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars Sunday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Brady Tkachuk and Tyler Ennis also scored for the Sena...

Feb 16, 2020