National Sports

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Sheldon Kennedy never envisioned a moment like this two decades ago. Kim Davis didn't see it coming as recently as 2018.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Samad Taylor hit a home run in the eighth inning as part of a late Toronto comeback, but the Blue Jays fell to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Monday in Grapefruit League play.

During a break in live batting practice George Springer trotted across the infield at the Toronto Blue Jays' spring training facility, jogging from third base to a dugout by first base. He had been on deck with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back A.J. Hendy. Hendy, 28, played 14 games with the Roughriders in 2021, making 14 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles and one interception.

NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot, Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Talbot went 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, .

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen will captain Denmark in a friendly match against Serbia on Tuesday when he plays at Parken Stadium for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest there during the European Championship.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and was one of four Devils to score in a seven-round shootout as New Jersey came back after blowing a two-goal lead and beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele didn't want to do anything fancy in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored 20 points in front of her hometown crowd, Haley Jones added 18 points, including four key free throws in the closing moments, and defending national champion Stanford toppled No.

TORONTO — The Eastern Conference-leading Florida Panthers were enough of a motivating factor for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs.