National Sports

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brett Budgell and Jakub Brabenec scored for the Charlottetown Islanders in a 2-1 win over the visiting Cape Breton Screaming Eagles on Sunday.

TORONTO — Hyun Jin Ryu wasn't making any excuses for himself after a rough fourth inning undid a sizable lead for the Toronto Blue Jays. Ryu struck out four and allowed just one run in the first three innings of his start on Sunday afternoon.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Riding high after a decisive victory for Ferrari in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc’s belief in the team's prospects are growing by the race.

VANCOUVER — With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Vancouver Canucks may have been fortunate to skate out of Rogers Arena with a 4-2 win on Saturday night.

LAS VEGAS — The two clear favourites have delivered all week at the world men's curling championship. Saturday's semifinals were no different.

VANCOUVER — Anger and frustration lingered Saturday night after the Vancouver Whitecaps' attempt at a comeback fell short. The 'Caps dropped a 3-2 decision to their rival Portland Timbers in a feisty matchup rife with drama.

EDMONTON — It was one of those games that was a shame to see decided by a shootout, as both the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers seemed to already be playing playoff-level hockey.

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3, Dallas 1 Washington 6, Pittsburgh 3 Florida 4, Nashville 1 Calgary 4, Seattle 1 Columbus 5, Detroit 4 (OT) Toronto 3, Montreal 2 N.Y. Rangers 5, Ottawa 1 Anaheim 5, Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 6, N.Y.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott won his UFC debut in style Saturday, knocking out American Mickey Gall in the first round on the undercard of UFC 273.

TORONTO — Amidst the celebrations after Auston Matthews scored his 58th goal of the season – just 27 seconds after bagging No. 57 – veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza glanced back at his head coach.