National Sports

MONTREAL — Coach Claude Julien called Montreal's loss against the league-worst Arizona Coyotes "embarrassing." The Canadiens blew three leads as the Coyotes came from behind to win 5-4 on Thursday to earn their first regulation victory of the season.

OTTAWA — Matt Murray's big save in the first period on Mike Hoffman may have been the turning point for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock had a simple message for William Nylander after he ended a goal slump with the winner on Thursday. Nylander struck with 2.

When Canada's Joey Votto heard that he had narrowly lost out on the National League MVP award, the Cincinnati Reds star was more shocked than disappointed. Not shocked at losing. Shocked at how close the vote was.

TORONTO — The CFL said Thursday it has had talks with a group looking to secure an expansion franchise for Halifax.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Burglars hit tennis star Venus Williams' Florida home, stealing $400,000 worth of goods while she was at the U.S. Open, police said Thursday. The burglary happened between Sept.

A return to the Grey Cup — not redemption — is fuelling receiver Chad Owens. He will suit up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders when they visit Toronto in the East Division final this weekend.

TORONTO — CONCACAF has approved a "League of Nations" format for play within the 41-country confederation that covers North and Central America and the Caribbean.

TORONTO — After its failed appeal of Jozy Altidore's red card, Toronto FC is waiting for the other shoe to drop. Major League Soccer confirmed Thursday that its disciplinary committee is reviewing the halftime tunnel melee Nov.

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Transgender high school athletes in New Jersey no longer need documentation to support their gender identity.