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TORONTO — Hailed as a hero. Lustily booed as a villain. Given a standing ovation for his contributions to the game. Vince Carter has heard it all from the vocal crowd in Toronto.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dabo Swinney kissed the championship trophy and proclaimed this Clemson team the greatest of all time. He's got a case.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadians Peter Polansky and Felix Auger-Aliassime both won in the first round of the qualifying tournament of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Monday's Games NHL Nashville 4 Toronto 0 St.

Monday's Games NHL Nashville 4 Toronto 0 St.

There was little time for Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu to reflect on her giant-killing run to the final of the ASB Classic.

CHICAGO — Johnny Gaudreau scored two more goals, David Rittich made 32 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday night.

MONTREAL — It looks like the Montreal Canadiens avoided the worst after losing captain Shea Weber to a non-serious injury Monday night. Weber left Montreal's 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild after taking a puck to the face in the first period.

TORONTO — Class was in session for the Maple Leafs on Monday night. Toronto head coach Mike Babcock was clear in his grading — they didn't pass the test.

With the Presidents Cup in his sights and high hopes to return to major championship fields, Adam Hadwin knows a strong start to 2019 is essential. The Abbotsford, B.C.