National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have staked their claim as a favourite to come out of the Eastern Conference with a superb start to the NBA season.

Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko says while his shopping list is short, there is still plenty to do in the off-season. With 22 players already signed, there are few openings on an MLS roster that can range between 28 and 30 in number.

Legendary junior hockey executive Sherry Bassin has witnessed the type of impact General Motors of Canada employees once had on the Ontario Hockey League's Oshawa Generals.

MOSCOW — A delegation from the World Anti-Doping Agency visited the Moscow laboratory at the centre of Russia's doping coverups on Wednesday, seeking data which could lead to more bans for the country's top athletes.

TORONTO — Star centre Auston Matthews will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup on Wednesday night against the visiting San Jose Sharks. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock confirmed the move Wednesday morning.

HAMILTON — Stefan Ptaszek is returning to the McMaster Marauders as head coach of the football team.

NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association has reached a deal to provide official league data to licensed sports betting providers.

VANCOUVER — As far as Brock Boeser is concerned, the Vancouver Canucks just didn't have it in them on Tuesday night.

WINNIPEG — The Pittsburgh Penguins old guard and young blood came together to rally past the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Tuesday's Games NHL Buffalo 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Ottawa 4 Philadelphia 3 Anaheim 3 Tampa Bay 1 Carolina 2 Montreal 1 Pittsburgh 4 Winnipeg 3 Vegas 8 Chicago 3 Colorado 3 Nashville 2 Arizona 4 Minnesota 3 Edmonton 1 Dallas 0 (OT) Los Angeles 2 Vancouver