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Ryan Ellis had his first career two-goal game and the Nashville Predators held off a late rally to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night.

Getting a new coach this week didn't change things much for the Islanders — and oddly enough, that's a good thing for New York.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, trailing 2-0 with the clock winding down Thursday night, got a full minute of a 5-on-3 power-play chance.

Michael Grabner scored two goals against his former team, helping the New York Rangers snap a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

The Latest from the Australian Open on Friday (all times local): 3:00 p.m.

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) Turkish yachtsman Veli Ergin Imre sailed Provezza IX to the top of the 52 Super Series class leaderboard on Thursday with just one race remaining at the Key West Race Week sailing regatta in the Florida Keys.

Middleweight champion Michael Bisping is headed for minor surgery

Plus, the Cubs' quandary with Javier Baez and more in Ken's latest notes.

NEW YORK (AP) Former New York Jets sack-dancing star Mark Gastineau says he is suffering from several health issues caused from years of playing football.

Nurmagomedov and Ferguson both have a few things to say about Conor McGregor

Green Bay wide receivers Adams, Nelson and Allison miss practice on Thursday

The NFC Championship will come down to defending the pass

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Danny O'Shea tossed Tarah Kayne like he did countless times as they forged themselves as the best pair in skating.

HOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Mike Fiers and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a $3.45 million, one-year contract.

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns are close to a contract agreement with linebacker Jamie Collins.

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns are close to a contract agreement with linebacker Jamie Collins.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a $9 million, one-year contract.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Newly hired Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is turning his offense over to former Denver Broncos coordinator Rick Dennison.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have hired three new assistant coaches.

LOS ANGELES (AP) Prosecutors say two security guards at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium have been arrested and are accused of stealing equipment, baseballs and jerseys from the major league team to sell online.