National Sports

UFC star Conor McGregor has turned himself into police in the wake of a backstage melee he instigated that has forced the removal of three fights off UFC's biggest card of the year.

NEWARK, N.J. — As five years of hockey frustration ended for the New Jersey Devils, players embraced, raised their sticks to salute their long-suffering fans and just imagined what the future held.

DETROIT — Montreal coach Claude Julien acknowledged the Canadiens can benefit by losing, increasing their chances in the NHL draft lottery.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Canada's Adam Hadwin is off to a fast start at the Augusta National, and after one round is in a good position to top his finish from last year. The 30-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Endless class and mind-bending goals — that's what Vancouver Canucks fans say they love and will miss the most about Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods attracted most of the attention. Jordan Spieth caused the most concern. Opening day at the Masters had a wide-open feel until Spieth hit his stride Thursday afternoon.

Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington and his company face new securities charges in the United States.

A charter bus headed to the Masters golf tournament overturned on a Georgia interstate Thursday, injuring 15 people and snarling traffic as scores of fans made the pilgrimage to one of the sport's premier events.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Defending champion Sergio Garcia has made history — not the good kind — in the opening round of the Masters. Garcia carded a 13 on the par-5 15th after hitting four shots into the water in front of the green.

Montreal Impact coach Remi Garde and his New England Revolution counterpart Brad Friedel have had similar effect on the teams they took over this season.