National Sports

WASHINGTON — Vancouver coach Travis Green stayed with Jacob Markstrom after a tough loss, and it paid off.

PHILADELPHIA — The Calgary Flames used a fortunate bounce to pick up a sorely needed win. Matthew Tkachuk scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday to stop a six-game slide.

CALGARY — If it comes down to it, Justin Medlock is ready. A handful of Grey Cups over the last four decades were decided by a walk-off field goal, or a winning three-pointer in the dying seconds of the game.

Tottenham’s decision to switch managers reaped instant rewards as Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his highly anticipated fourth coaching stint in the English Premier League.

CALGARY — It's been a long and winding road for Hamilton cornerback Delvin Breaux after a near death experience as a high school senior and countless stops along the way. He's hoping his third Grey Cup experience will finally lead to a championship.

MOSCOW — The president of the Russian track and field federation resigned on Saturday, two days after he was accused of obstructing an anti-doping investigation involving fake medical documents.

SAPPORO, Japan — Canada reached the medal podium twice on Saturday at the NHK Trophy with Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro taking silver in pairs and Roman Sadovsky adding a surprise bronze in men's competition.

SALT LAKE CITY — Minutes after an NBA game ended Friday night, the Utah Jazz’s home arena was evacuated because of a suspicious package.

Friday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 4 New Jersey 1 Ottawa 4 N.Y.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have finally found a winning game plan. Anders Nilsson made 30 saves as the Senators beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Friday night for Ottawa's first three-game win streak of the season.