National Sports

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto right-hander Matt Shoemaker enjoyed a strong return from a long-term knee injury, leading the Blue Jays to a 4-0 pre-season win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

Blue Jays fans visiting Toronto's spring training stadium in Florida will be treated to an upgraded game-watching experience this season.

LORAIN, Ohio — Canadian women's hockey team goaltender Shannon Szabados has announced she's pregnant.

TORONTO — New Zealand international Chase Stanley is back with the Toronto Wolfpack after missing the first five games of the season due to visa issues.

NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

TOKYO — The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 — less than five months away. The Paralympics follow on Aug. 25.

Sunday's Games NHL Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Calgary 3, Florida 0 Columbus 5, Vancouver 3 New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0 Washington 4, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets powered their way out of a three-week funk with a third-period flurry Sunday night.

DENVER — A lacklustre effort in Los Angeles prompted Will Barton to challenge his Denver teammates after their worst loss of the season. The veteran's words hit home and the Nuggets responded with one of their best outings.

KINGSTON, Ont. — There's no mistaking Team Wild Card lead Colin Hodgson on the ice at the Tim Hortons Brier. A Grim Reaper tattoo is featured prominently on his ink-loaded right arm. Skull and crossbone symbols run up and down his curling broom.