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Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks

Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. had 22 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 117-111 on Wednesday night. Fred VanVleet added 19 points for the Raptors.
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19

Brennan Othmann leads Flint Firebirds to 4-1 OHL win over Saginaw Spirit

SAGINAW, Mich. — Brennan Othmann had a goal and an assist to lead the Flint Firebirds to a 4-1 win over the Saginaw Spirit in Ontario Hockey League action Wednesday night.
Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by Bucs

Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by Bucs

Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and that an MRI on Monday revealed damage to his ankle.
Maple Leafs down undermanned Oilers 4-2 to send Edmonton to its 11th loss in 13 games

Maple Leafs down undermanned Oilers 4-2 to send Edmonton to its 11th loss in 13 games

TORONTO — Ilya Mikheyev scored on a third-period power play as the Toronto Maple Leafs heaped more misery on the undermanned Edmonton Oilers with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday night. John Tavares and T.J. Brodie also scored for Toronto (22-8-2).

NHL postpones three more games in 91Ô­´´ cities due to attendance restrictions

NEW YORK — The NHL postponed three more games in 91Ô­´´ cities Wednesday due to current attendance restrictions in certain provinces.
91Ô­´´ Canucks centre Elias Pettersson enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol

91Ô­´´ Canucks centre Elias Pettersson enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol

VANCOUVER — The 91Ô­´´ Canucks say Elias Pettersson has been placed into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Canucks (16-15-3) announced the news on Twitter on Wednesday, a scheduled day off for the team.

Fifth-seeded Swiatek defeats 91Ô­´´ Fernandez at Adelaide tournament

ADELAIDE, Australia — Fifth-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland defeated 91Ô­´´ Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-2 in a second-round match Wednesday at the Adelaide International tennis tournament.

Marion Thenault earns aerials silver medal at World Cup freestyle ski event

LAC-BEAUPORT, Que. — Marion Thenault of Sherbrooke, Que., captured an aerials silver medal at a World Cup freestyle ski event Wednesday. Thenault performed a double somersault with three twists on her final jump to earn 93.41 points.
Lawmaker apologizes after apparent try to 'pants' referee

Lawmaker apologizes after apparent try to 'pants' referee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top Tennessee House Republican lawmaker has apologized for losing his temper and being ejected from watching a high school basketball game after a confrontation with a referee.