National Sports

From rivalries to repeats, there'll be a lot on the line when the NHL playoffs begin on Wednesday.

TORONTO — John Epping's Ontario rink will add Ryan Fry at third next season after his departure from Brad Jacobs' Northern Ontario powerhouse.

NEW YORK — Authorities say a spectator faces assault and trespassing charges after tackling wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Brooklyn.

Just three days after dispatching England, Canada is back in action Monday as it takes on Nigeria in a women's soccer friendly in Spain. The game is intended to provide the fifth-ranked Canadian women a look at an African team.

Sunday's Games AHL Charlotte 5 Springfield 0 Hartford 6 Binghamton 2 Stockton 6 Manitoba 2 Lehigh Valley 10 W-B/Scranton 6 Providence 3 Utica 1 Colorado 3 Chicago 2 (SO) Ontario 4 Tucson 2 --- NBA Toronto 117 Miami 109 (OT) San Antonio 112 Cleveland

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Canada skip Kevin Koe put on a master class of exquisite shotmaking during the world men's curling championship, providing a bevy of highlight-reel shots that helped his team reach the final. A magical in-off.

TAMPA, Fla. — Baylor lost a star player, then the rest of its 17-point lead. But the Lady Bears, led by the ever-poised Chloe Jackson, kept their composure. Jackson drove for a tiebreaking layup with 3.

TORONTO — Sydney Pickrem wanted to make Canada's team for three events at this July's FINA world championships. She did more than that, setting a new national record. Pickrem won the women's 200-metre individual medley in two minutes 8.

SAN ANTONIO — His first PGA Tour victory in the bag and his ticket punched for next week's Masters, Corey Conners' primary concern was a big change to his work weeks going forward. "No more Monday qualifying," Conners said.

CALGARY — Francois Imbeau-Dulac and Jennifer Abel were golden on home soil, winning the mixed three-metre synchro final on Sunday at Canada Cup FINA Diving Grand Prix. The Canadians won by a large margin with a score of 304.59. The next best was 275.