National Sports

TOPEKA, Kan.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Alex Carpenter scored twice and added an assist to lead the United States past Japan 7-1 on Wednesday in the first day of play at the women's world hockey championship. Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists for the U.S.

OTTAWA — Seats are hard to come by on the single-row media riser at the world men's curling championship.

Corey Conners consistently thrives in early April. He's hoping that can carry him to a win at the Masters, the first major of the men's golf season.

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens haven't confirmed whether all of the team's players will wear themed warmup jerseys during Pride night Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Head coach Martin St.

TORONTO — Ryan O'Reilly is ready to return. And into the lion's den he will go.

OTTAWA — Thinking it may have been a circus throw for show, some laughs were heard at TD Place when Niklas Edin tried a spin shot in the 10th end of Sweden's game against Norway on Wednesday.

Marty Walsh provided some broad strokes on his plans for the NHL Players' Association.

TORONTO — Outfielder Jordan Luplow was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and then optioned to Toronto's triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.

TORONTO — Tennis Canada announced Wednesday it will tour the country with the Davis Cup trophy in celebration of Canada's victory in the 2022 event.