National Sports

Larry Walker will have to wait for his final year on the ballot to potentially claim a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Those who know Walker aren't concerned that time is running out for the 1997 National League MVP from Maple Ridge, B.C.

Mariano Rivera sailed into the Hall of Fame without a single dissenting vote. Next year, it's Derek Jeter's turn — and don't expect much opposition then, either.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadian Milos Raonic is done at the Australian Open.

CALGARY — A lot of heavy lifting done on their NHL season, the Calgary Flames start an extended rest vowing to come back as strong. Calgary (33-13-5) heads into the all-star break the No. 1 team in the NHL's Western Conference.

Tuesday's Games NHL San Jose 7 Washington 6 (OT) Arizona 3 Ottawa 2 Chicago 3 N.Y.

Tuesday's Games NHL San Jose 7 Washington 6 (OT) Arizona 3 Ottawa 2 Chicago 3 N.Y.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — British Columbia's Tyler Tardi finished off the first round of the Canadian junior curling championship with a 9-6 win over Alberta's Desmond Young on Tuesday night.

EDMONTON — Luke Glendening was pleased that his Detroit Red Wings were finally able to close one out. Dylan Larkin liked the timing.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will have plenty of time to ponder their latest loss.

TORONTO — With Kawhi Leonard on a eight-day break, the Raptors' depth is shining through. Six Raptors scored in double figures Tuesday as Toronto downed the Sacramento Kings 120-105 to extend its season-high home winning streak to 10 games.