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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko moved closer to her first victory in 14 months, shooting a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions.

OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Jets may not have played their best game of the season, but they still found a way to steal a 2-1 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators thanks to Nikolaj Ehlers’ goal with 45.8 seconds remaining in the extra period.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League, apparently caught off guard by the defection of five teams, has scratched four games from its schedule while it evaluates further implications.

CALGARY — Reece Howden and Hannah Schmidt produced double gold for the host Canadian team Saturday in World Cup ski cross.

MONTREAL — Avery Ellis and Najee Murray are both remaining with the Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes. According to a CFL source, the two veteran Americans have both signed one-year contract extensions with Montreal.

The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy on Saturday, a stunning midseason change behind the bench for the disappointing former Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nicholas Paul and Tyler Motte scored 52 seconds apart in the first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC transferred midfielder Caio Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC on Saturday. In a statement, the Major League Soccer club said the transfer was activated after Alexandre met performance triggers during his loan.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and three assists, Logan O’Connor recorded a hat trick and the Colorado Avalanche held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 on Saturday.