National Sports

Russia's war in Ukraine has derailed plans to hold a World Cup of Hockey this winter.

TORONTO — Evgeni Malkin went off early before his Penguins locked it down late. The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, had no answer — and no choice other than to quickly turn the page.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Eugene Omoruyi scored a career-high 22 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 132-113 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

SALT LAKE CITY — Steven Dubois, Courtney Sarault and Pascal Dion won medals for Canada on the second day of the ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships. Dubois, of Lachenaie, Que.

OTTAWA — Jack Matier had a goal and three assists and Thomas Sirman had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa 67's defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.

HALIFAX — Jacob Newcombe scored twice, Andrei Loshko added four assists and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for four second-period goals en route to a 7-5 road win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday at

HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Finau finished his opening round with a string of birdies and then took the momentum right into Friday, making 10 birdies to match his career low with an 8-under 62 to build a big lead in the Houston Open.

TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson had never heard of the "Welcome to Wrexham" reality series.

PHOENIX (AP) — Steven Alker began his PGA Tour Champions career as a Monday qualifier, the goal every week right in front of him: post top-10 finishes to keep playing. The Kiwi kept pulling it off until a win secured his full card.

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Maria Fassi always knew a good putting stroke to go along with her explosive power would lead to low scores. She picked a good time for it to finally come together.