National Sports

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian wrestler Michelle Fazzari had hoped for gold at the Commonwealth Games. She left in a wheelchair with a silver medal around her neck.

GOLD COAST, Australia — When the call came, Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe thought she might be in trouble. The word from Wrestling Canada's executive director was to report immediately to the Canada office at the athletes village.

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian diver Jennifer Abel bounced back Saturday from a poor showing in the women's synchronized three-metre springboard final to win gold in the individual three-metre event at the Commonwealth Games.

GOLD COAST, Australia — Michaela Blyde scored two second-half tries as New Zealand rallied from a 7-5 halftime deficit to defeat Canada 24-7 in women's rugby sevens action at the Commonwealth Games.

LAS VEGAS — What happens in Vegas, continues to happen in Vegas. The NHL's Golden Knights are the toast of the town.

Friday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 1 (Jets lead series 2-0) Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 1-1) Vegas 2 Los Angeles 1 (2OT) (Golden Knights lead series 2-0) --- AHL Syracuse 1 Utica 1 (OT) Cleveland 3 Manitoba 1 WB

Friday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 1 (Jets lead series 2-0) Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 1-1) Vegas 2 Los Angeles 1 (2OT) (Golden Knights lead series 2-0) --- AHL Syracuse 1 Utica 1 (OT) Cleveland 3 Manitoba 1 WB

VANCOUVER — With star striker Kei Kamara sidelined by an injury, the Vancouver Whitecaps needed someone to step forward Friday night against Los Angeles Football Club. It didn't happen.

TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani's games are shown live in the morning by national broadcaster NHK. For the rest of the day, talk shows dissect his every move and sports programs feature highlights of his latest accomplishments.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck wasn't laying any blame for missing out on a shutout in his first NHL playoffs by 45 seconds.