National Sports

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

TORONTO — The Black Academy's inaugural Legacy Awards has found a venue and an air date. The Canadian award show dedicated to Black talent will be held at the Toronto live event space History and will air Sept. 25 on CBC and CBC Gem.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Canada's Kerri Einarson cleared a tall hurdle in her bid for a women's world curling championship with a 10-8 win over Sweden on Wednesday.

DENVER (AP) — Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller scored 1:52 apart early in the third period, Jaroslav Halak stopped 32 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Toronto 3, New Jersey 2 Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3, SO Vancouver 3, Colorado 1 Chicago 4, Anaheim 2 --- AHL Belleville 2, Laval 1 Bridgeport 4, Utica 1 Hershey 5, Lehigh Valley 1 Springfield 3, Hartford 1 Syracu

SASKATOON — The Winnipeg Ice slipped past their opposition once again Wednesday, topping the Saskatoon Blades 4-2 in Western Hockey League action.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Brett Connolly had two goals and an assist, leading the Rockford IceHogs to a 5-3 win over the Manitoba Moose in American Hockey League play on Wednesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated b

TORONTO — Nick Robertson put up four points and the Toronto Marlies trounced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6-1 in American Hockey League action on Wednesday.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have lived off the power play for long stretches this season. Their penalty kill has been solid, too.