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OTTAWA — The Minnesota Wild stuck to their defensive plan Monday and it paid off to give them their first win of the season.

Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is a finalist for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday.

TORONTO — Amer Didic's road to the Canadian soccer team started in Bosnia, with several detours along the way. Didic's family fled the war in Bosnia and, sponsored by a church, arrived in Canada when Amer was one.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Less than a week after rejoining his former team, Patrick Marleau is already making a big impact. Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.

CARSON, Calif. — Pittsburgh's Devlin Hodges walked into the stadium properly attired for his first NFL start. He was wearing a T-shirt with a duck on it that read "I'm The Boss," befitting his nickname and quiet confidence.

HOUSTON — Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series at one game apiece.

Sunday's Games MLB Post-season American League Championship Series Houston 3 N.Y.

Sunday's Games MLB Post-season American League Championship Series Houston 3 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Injuries may have led to a simpler game for the Pittsburgh Penguins but it worked on Sunday night, as they powered past the Winnipeg Jets 7-2.