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BROSSARD, Que. — The chances of making a late charge for a playoff spot are so slim the Montreal Canadiens don't really think about it much these days.

Charleston Hughes is over the whirlwind that was his becoming a Saskatchewan Roughrider. The veteran defensive end was traded twice Friday.

MADRID — Alexis Sanchez has reached a deal with Spanish authorities to avoid prison time in a tax fraud case stemming from when he played for Barcelona.

MINNEAPOLIS — Operators of the Minneapolis stadium that hosted the Super Bowl have some seats to replace, including one taken by a Philadelphia Eagles fan who was spotted with a stolen seat at the airport.

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, an increasingly prominent figure in the country's leadership, will be part of the North's delegation to the South Korean Winter Olympics, officials said Wednesday.

TORONTO — Fewer football fans caught the Super Bowl on a Canadian channel this year as viewers again had the option to watch a U.S. feed featuring buzzy commercials. Bell Media says it drew an average audience of 4.

Their backs are against a wall but having to wait until November for a last-ditch attempt to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup could benefit Canada's national team.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Harri Sateri is making the most of his opportunity in net for the Florida Panthers.

Tuesday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 5 Vegas 4 Anaheim 4 Buffalo 3 (OT) Washington 3 Columbus 2 Philadelphia 2 Carolina 1 (OT) Ottawa 5 New Jersey 3 Boston 3 Detroit 2 Florida 3 Vancouver 1 Minnesota 6 St.

Tuesday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 5 Vegas 4 Anaheim 4 Buffalo 3 (OT) Washington 3 Columbus 2 Philadelphia 2 Carolina 1 (OT) Ottawa 5 New Jersey 3 Boston 3 Detroit 2 Florida 3 Vancouver 1 Minnesota 6 St.