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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field.

VANCOUVER — A two-goal cushion proved fatal once again for the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. With the home side up 4-2 midway through the third period, fans inside Vancouver's Rogers Arena began to celebrate.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Erik Karlsson had two assists, becoming the first NHL defenseman to reach 30 points this season, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night.

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's team was already weathering the loss of two key blue-line pieces. The Maple Leafs' patchwork defence corps might have suffered another major setback on a night that ended in more 3-on-3 frustration.

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness wasn’t going to dump on the Winnipeg Jets after they overcame a late surge by the Carolina Hurricanes and skated off with a 4-3 overtime victory on Monday.

ERIE, Pa. — Spencer Sova recorded two goals, including the eventual winner, and two assists as the Erie Otters came back from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Ottawa 67's 6-4 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League action.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The young New Jersey Devils are making a name for themselves — in the team's record book.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA has denied Belgium’s request to wear team jerseys with a “Love” label at the World Cup in Qatar because of a commercial link to a rave festival.