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Devils hang on to beat Blue Jackets

Devils hang on to beat Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored 39 seconds apart in the second period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night. Jake Allen had a season-high 45 saves to improve to 12-13-1 for the Devils.
NHL roundup: Devils hang on to edge slumping Blue Jackets 2-1

NHL roundup: Devils hang on to edge slumping Blue Jackets 2-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored 39 seconds apart in the second period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night. Jake Allen had a season-high 45 saves to improve to 12-13-1 for the Devils.
Homan beats U.S. 8-4, improves to 4-1 at women's world curling championship

Homan beats U.S. 8-4, improves to 4-1 at women's world curling championship

UIJEONGBU-SI — Rachel Homan and her Canadian championship crew beat the United States 8-4 on Monday night to improve their round-robin record to 4-1 at the LGT women's world curling championship.
Auston Matthews, William Nylander power Maple Leafs over Flames 6-2

Auston Matthews, William Nylander power Maple Leafs over Flames 6-2

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored twice on the power play and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Monday.
Diallo wins singles qualifying match in Miami

Diallo wins singles qualifying match in Miami

MIAMI — Gabriel Diallo of Montreal survived a mid-match "hiccup" to defeat Yosuke Watanuki of Japan in a Miami Open singles qualifying match on Monday.
Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women's hockey

Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women's hockey

DETROIT (AP) — Young women, among those in a record-breaking crowd , held up signs with messages for the Professional Women's Hockey League . “PWHL DETROIT NEEDS A TEAM,” was printed on one side of the signs.
Canada's road to the Women's T20 World Cup end in qualifying loss to the U.S.

Canada's road to the Women's T20 World Cup end in qualifying loss to the U.S.

BUENOS AIRES — The United States dominated Canada in a 78-run win Monday at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier to advance to the final stage of T20 World Cup qualifying, once again barring the Canadians from moving on.
NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges

NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Coaches are challenging goals one way or the other for goaltender interference at the highest rate in six seasons, playoff races across the NHL are tight and the chase for the Stanley Cup is a month away.
Jays split squads beat Yankees, fall to Phillies in spring training

Jays split squads beat Yankees, fall to Phillies in spring training

DUNEDIN — Carter Cunningham homered in the bottom of the ninth as a Toronto Blue Jays split-squad beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in spring training action Monday. Cunningham's homer was one of six hits in the game.
Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays

Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays

Alan Roden is proving he's up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level.