Streeter to step down as acting USOC chief executive, won’t seek permanent positionUnder fire since she took the job, U.S. Olympic Committee acting CEO Stephanie Streeter will leave her post in the next five months. Jonathan Roy, son of hockey great, pleads guilty to on-ice assaultSAGUENAY, Quebec — The son of NHL great Patrick Roy has pleaded guilty to assault over an on-ice beating. Head organizer for Vancouver Olympics pledges balanced budget for gamesCOPENHAGEN — The organizers of the Vancouver Olympics are promising to balance the budget for the games, presenting a brighter financial outlook than previous estimates. Hemsky’s shootout goal leads Oilers to their first win of the season, 5-4 over StarsEDMONTON, Alberta — Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin picked up his 300th career victory and the Edmonton Oilers won their first game of the season with a 5-4 shootout win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Stars-Oilers Sums
Staffan Kronwall’s first NHL goal leads Flames over Canadiens 4-3CALGARY, Alberta — Staffan Kronwall’s first NHL goal lifted the perfect Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Canadiens-Flames Sums
76ers hold off Raptors in preseason openerLONDON, Ontario — Louis Williams scored 17 points, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and eight assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a 107-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Alfredsson’s penalty shot goal lifts Ottawa over Toronto 2-1TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson’s second-period goal on a penalty shot gave the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Senators-Maple Leafs Sums
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Blue Jackets score 3 goals in second period to chase Luongo and beat CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kristian Huselius, Rostislav Klesla and Nikita Filatov scored over a 3:44 span early in the second period to chase star Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo and lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 win over the Canucks on Monday night. Nationals end season with seven-game winning streak, beating Braves 2-1 in 15 inningsATLANTA — Alberto Gonzalez drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the 15th inning and the Washington Nationals closed the season with a seven-game winning streak, beating the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Sunday. Orioles beat Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 inning to finish season with three-game sweepBALTIMORE — Michael Aubrey scored the winning run on Brandon League’s second throwing error in the 11th inning Sunday, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and a three-game sweep. Orioles 5, Blue Jays 4, 11 innings
IOC marketing boss says Chicago defeat will not affect McDonald’s status as Olympic sponsorCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee’s marketing boss believes Chicago’s rejection by Olympic voters will not affect the status of Illinois-based McDonald’s as a leading sponsor. IOC to watch for irregular betting at Olympics via a new Swiss-based companyCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is setting up a new system to watch for corrupt betting practices linked to Olympic competitions. Khabibulin’s last-second giveaway gives Flames win over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta — David Moss scored with 48.7 seconds left to lift the Calgary Flames over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night. Dubinsky scores 2 goals, Rangers win home opener, 5-2 over SenatorsNEW YORK — The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden came to cheer Marian Gaborik, the New York Rangers’ major free-agent signing over the summer, only to see him upstaged by linemates Brandon Dubinsky and Vinny Prospal. Canadiens-Sabres Sums
Gionta’s tap in lifts Canadiens to 2-1 OT win to spoil Buffalo Sabres’ season openerBUFFALO, N.Y. — Brian Gionta took advantage of a timely carom 2:42 into overtime, when he tapped in an errant shot to secure the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win over the Sabres and spoil Buffalo’s season opener on Saturday night. Senators-Rangers Sums
Orioles 6, Blue Jays 3
Hendrickson wins first start since April, Orioles top Blue Jays 6-3 for 3rd straight victoryBALTIMORE — Mark Hendrickson’s drought as a starting pitcher was longer than the Baltimore Orioles’ quest for an elusive three-game winning streak. Maple Leafs-Capitals Sums
Home sweet home: Ovechkin, Semin, Varlamov lead Capitals past visiting Maple Leafs 6-4WASHINGTON — If Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and the rest of Washington’s forwards put pucks in the net at this rate, it might not matter which goalie the Capitals use. Canucks-Avalanche Sums
Anderson makes 35 saves, Stastny and Wolski score goals as Avalanche beats Vancouver 3-0DENVER — Craig Anderson stopped 35 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday. Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi after 8-year tenure without trip to postseasonBALTIMORE — J.P. Ricciardi is out as the Toronto Blue Jays’ general manager. As for embattled manager Cito Gaston, he isn’t going anywhere. Presidents Cup hasn’t lacked highlights, but needs dose of competition from International teamEven at a relatively young age, the Presidents Cup does not lack for moments that reveal the passion and pressure of when the best golfers in the world put the flag ahead of the bank account. Orioles 13, Blue Jays 7
Aubrey homers twice, Orioles mark Trembley’s pending return with 13-7 win over Blue JaysBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles endorsed the guaranteed return of manager Dave Trembley in grand style. Surprised at criticism by own players, Blue Jays’ Gaston says there’s nothing to talk aboutBALTIMORE — Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston expressed surprise over stinging criticism from his own team, and insisted Friday he doesn’t feel the need to regain favor in his own clubhouse. Paul Kariya scores twice to lead the Blues past Detroit 4-3 in NHL openerSTOCKHOLM — Paul Kariya scored two goals as the St. Louis Blues rallied to edge the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their opening game of the NHL regular season Friday. Florida Panthers pick Randy Sexton to be GM after Jacques Martin’s summer departureHELSINKI — The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous offseason moves. |
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