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Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the same spot, he scored a league-best 51 goals.
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Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Penguins' Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens' rookie Lane Hutson

Penguins' Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens' rookie Lane Hutson

MONTREAL — Kris Letang heard the crowd light up every time Lane Hutson handled the puck on Monday night — and he could see why.
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NHL roundup: Senators pull off overtime stunner, beat Kings 8-7

OTTAWA, Ont. (AP) — Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday.
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Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener

Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodon got his first post-season win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night in Game 1 of the American League Championsh
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Eller scores twice, Malkin adds three points as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3

Eller scores twice, Malkin adds three points as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3

MONTREAL — Lars Eller had two goals against his former team as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Monday night at the Bell Centre.
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Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers' scoreless streak in 7-3 win, tie NLCS 1-1

Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers' scoreless streak in 7-3 win, tie NLCS 1-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-tying post-season scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the National League Championship Series at a game apiece.
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WHL roundup: Jecho nets big goals as Oil Kings tip Giants 5-4

EDMONTON — Adam Jecho's second goal of the game, scored on the power play at 14:35 of the third period, snapped a 4-4 deadlock and lifted the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 5-4 win over the visiting Vancouver Giants in Western Hockey League action on Monday
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Soccer legend Christine Sinclair set for final hometown game as Whitecaps host Thorns

Soccer legend Christine Sinclair set for final hometown game as Whitecaps host Thorns

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair is saying goodbye — again. The Canadian soccer legend will play her final game at BC Place on Tuesday when her Portland Thorns take on the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite FC as part of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.
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QMJHL roundup: Armada unload offence on Remparts in 5-2 win

BOISBRIAND, Que. — Xavier Villeneuve and Justin Carbonneau each scored twice as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defeated the visiting Quebec Remparts 5-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday.
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