National Sports

GUELPH, Ont. — As far as Sarnia Sting head coach Derian Hatcher is concerned, Jordan Kyrou is meeting his expectations. And Hatcher set that bar as high as possible.

Calgary is continuing down the road of bidding for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at least until the next off-ramp. City council voted Monday to spend up to $2 million more on work towards a possible bid.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defender Josh Williams gets the question pretty much wherever he goes.

Monday's Games NHL Arizona 4 Toronto 1 Calgary 4 Washington 1 Columbus 3 Buffalo 2 Nashville 5 Winnipeg 3 New Jersey 4 Minnesota 3 (OT) Anaheim 3 San Jose 2 (SO) --- NFL Atlanta 34 Seattle 31 --- NBA Charlotte 118 Minnesota 102 Cleveland 116 Detroit

Monday's Games NHL Arizona 4 Toronto 1 Calgary 4 Washington 1 Columbus 3 Buffalo 2 Nashville 5 Winnipeg 3 New Jersey 4 Minnesota 3 (OT) Anaheim 3 San Jose 2 (SO) --- NFL Atlanta 34 Seattle 31 --- NBA Charlotte 118 Minnesota 102 Cleveland 116 Detroit

SEATTLE — Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons did enough through 3 1/2 quarters that even the best comeback attempt by Russell Wilson fell short this time. A couple of yards short to be exact.

DALLAS — Double-digit deficits are becoming just a minor annoyance to the Boston Celtics as they continue their winning ways.

NASHVILLE — With a chance to contribute on special teams, Mattias Ekholm is showing just how dangerous he can be for the Nashville Predators.

Toronto forward Zach Hyman thought linemate Auston Matthews' goal late in the third period should have counted. Unfortunately for him and the Maple Leafs, the officials disagreed.

WASHINGTON — Johnny Gaudreau would rather talk about anything other than his offensive production. He's just making it impossible to avoid.