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NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL’s “three stars" for November.

Toronto FC, under new boss Bob Bradley, began work on revamping its roster Wednesday by declining contract options on five players including veteran defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eriq Zavaleta.

TORONTO — The reeling Toronto Raptors could be getting some much-needed help. Gary Trent Jr.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Two-time world bronze medalist Tiffany Chin, Miami (Ohio) University synchronized skating coach Vicki Korn, and two-time Olympic judge Lucy Joyce Brennan have been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

Canadian bantamweight (Gentleman) Josh Hill had had to battle performance anxiety as well as his opponents during his mixed martial arts career. So the 35-year-old from Fonthill, Ont., decided to do something about it.

The Maple Leafs were on the ropes. Down 2-0 after the first period to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Oct. 27, Toronto's season could have very well careened completely off the rails.

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have been cleared to resume playing after two of their recent games were postponed due to COVID-19.

NEW YORK — People magazine has named Canadian actor Sandra Oh, country legend Dolly Parton, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the nation's teachers as its "2021 People of the Year.

TORONTO — The 2022 Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August. The $1-million Queen's Plate will be held Aug. 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp roster announced Wednesday by Hockey Canada, with hometown, club team and league: Goaltenders Brett Brochu, Belle River, Ont., London Knights (OHL); Sebastian Cossa, Fort McMurray, Alta.