National Sports

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican launched an official track team Thursday with the aim of competing in international competitions as part of an agreement signed with the Italian Olympic Committee.

MONTREAL — A week after being the target of trolls on social media, Quebec-born forward Maxime Comtois has spoken out publicly for the first time.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Milos Raonic will face home-nation favourite Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Australian Open. The matchup was announced as part of the Grand Slam event's draw on Thursday. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont.

Wednesday's Games NHL Nashville 4 Chicago 3 (OT) Calgary 5 Colorado 3 Ottawa 2 Anaheim 1 (OT) --- AHL Belleville 3 Cleveland 2 Toronto 6 Utica 3 Binghamton 4 Syracuse 0 San Antonio 5 Iowa 4 Grand Rapids 3 Milwaukee 1 Texas 3 Bakersfield 2 San Jose 3

Wednesday's Games NHL Nashville 4 Chicago 3 (OT) Calgary 5 Colorado 3 Ottawa 2 Anaheim 1 (OT) --- AHL Belleville 3 Cleveland 2 Toronto 6 Utica 3 Binghamton 4 Syracuse 0 San Antonio 5 Iowa 4 Grand Rapids 3 Milwaukee 1 Texas 3 Bakersfield 2 San Jose 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In a matchup of teams with eight-game losing streaks, Colin White was able to provide some much-needed relief for the Ottawa Senators.

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher downed Regina's Matt Dunstone 6-3 on Wednesday night in the fifth draw of the Canadian Open.

CALGARY — Ageless Calgary defenceman Mark Giordano continued his fine season on Wednesday night. The 35-year-old had three assists as the Flames kept on rolling with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

NEW YORK — The New York Jets stayed in the AFC East to find their new head coach. Former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase agreed Wednesday night to take the Jets job, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

SEATTLE — On his first trip to Seattle since the city was granted the NHL's 32nd franchise, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a couple more rewards for the future franchise's investment.